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Definition of Tip

1. Noun. The extreme end of something; especially something pointed.

2. Verb. Cause to tilt. "Tip the screen upward"

3. Noun. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).

4. Verb. Mark with a tip. "Tip the arrow with the small stone"

5. Noun. An indication of potential opportunity. "A good lead for a job"

6. Verb. Give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on. "Fee the steward"

7. Noun. A V shape. "The cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

8. Verb. Cause to topple or tumble by pushing.

9. Noun. The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill). "The region is a few molecules wide at the summit"

10. Verb. To incline or bend from a vertical position. "She leaned over the banister"

11. Verb. Walk on one's toes. "The children tip to the playground"

12. Verb. Strike lightly. ; "He tapped me on the shoulder"

13. Verb. Give insider information or advise to. "Sam cannot tip Sue "; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"

14. Verb. Remove the tip from. "Tip artichokes"

Definition of Tip

1. n. The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear.

2. v. t. To form a point upon; to cover the tip, top, or end of; as, to tip anything with gold or silver.

3. v. t. To strike slightly; to tap.

4. v. i. To fall on, or incline to, one side.

5. n. A light touch or blow; a tap.

Definition of Tip

1. to tilt [v TIPPED, TIPPING, TIPS] - See also: tilt

Medical Definition of Tip

1. 1. The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear. "To the very tip of the nose." (Shak) 2. An end piece or part; a piece, as a cap, nozzle, ferrule, or point, applied to the extreme end of anything; as, a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc. 3. A piece of stiffened lining pasted on the inside of a hat crown. 4. A thin, boarded brush made of camel's hair, used by gilders in lifting gold leaf. 5. Rubbish thrown from a quarry. Origin: Akin to D. & Dan. Tip, LG. & Sw. Tipp, G. Zipfel, and probably to E. Tap a plug, a pipe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tip

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tin pyrites tin radioisotopes tin whistle tioconazole tip (current term) tip (current term) tip-and-run tip-off tip-tilted tip-top

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