tip

/tˈɪp/

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Noun
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
Noun
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Noun
an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
Noun
a V shape; "the cannibal''s teeth were filed to sharp points"
Noun
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
Verb
cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"
Verb
mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"
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give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"
Verb
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
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to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
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walk on one''s toes
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strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder"
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give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
Verb
remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"
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