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The pointed or rounded end of something slender or tapering
“He kept walking, every moment expecting to feel the steel tip of the spear slam into his back.”
The edge or extremity of an object or area
“I'll bring the boat about to the tip of the island and drop anchor.”
The top or highest point of a hill, mountain or structure
“Residents refer to an old road up the slope north of Stout's point on the east tip of the mountain.”
A sum of money given to someone as a reward for a service
“For servers to successfully draw a generous tip, they need to provide the one-two punch of personality and performance.”
A place where rubbish is left
“What used to be a boathouse now appears to be a rubbish tip and no-one seems to care.”
The act of setting, or of being set, at an angle
“Helga reluctantly acknowledged Don's presence with a begrudging tip of her head.”
A small but useful piece of information or practical advice
“My tip is to pop a couple of pieces of dark chocolate into the gravy to add extra richness.”
Information that is available only to a select few
“He received a tip from an insider that the stock was about to rocket.”
A warning, or advice given in a stern manner
“Here's a tip, wiseguy. Stay out of matters that don't concern you!”
A small piece or part fitted to the end of an object
“Walking sticks should be fitted with a rubber tip to prevent slippage.”
An indication or sign of a situation
Advice or information, especially that which is given formally
A sum as a percentage of sales paid to an agent in a commercial transaction
A statement of what will happen in the future
An abruptly tapering point or a sharp spine
An enclosure where pigs are kept
The act of endorsing something, usually by being complimentary
A surface or ground that tends evenly downward
A reactionary response to a product, service, or task
An idea or plan put forward for consideration
The thicker end of something, especially a tool or a weapon
The imparting or exchange of previously undisclosed information
The act of pouring a liquid, especially a drink
A mystical or divine sign or omen
Something that has been learned through experience
To fall or turn over, or to cause to do so
“The jolt caused the glass to tip over the edge and plummet to the floor below.”
To be or cause to be in a sloping position
“The currents would cause the boat to begin to tip on to its side.”
To cause (the contents of a container) to be emptied out by holding it at an angle
“I tip the contents of the unmarked fired-pottery flask into my mouth and splutter.”
To pour a liquid over something
“Tip the sauce over the chicken and serve with the steamed greens.”
To predict the outcome of a future event
“I am going to tip that the Mariners finish between 5th and 7th.”
To advise or give inside information
“She explicitly goes on to tip him as to the effect of wearing very tight clothes.”
To give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
“Here are some pointers on how much to tip waiters, porters, and taxi drivers during your visit.”
To attach to or cover the end or extremity of
“Laertes will tip his sword with poison, so the slightest scratch will be fatal.”
(somewhat rare) To strike or touch lightly
“He'd step on a stick, and it'd break and fly up, and tip his shoulder.”
To tip, especially one's hat as a greeting
To recompense or award someone in return for something done or given
To advise as the best course or choice
To impart information or knowledge
To inform on, especially in betrayal of others
To influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
To rain heavily
To throw something into the air such that it spins end over end, especially a coin
(obsolete) To lower, let fall, or cause to sink
To poke (at) something roughly or quickly
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