Other Definitions tip (enc)
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Tip| Noun | 1. | tip - the extreme end of something; especially something pointedend - either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread"; "they rode to the end of the line" | | | 2. | tip - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)fringe benefit, perk, perquisite - an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job" Christmas box - a present given at Christmas for services during the year | | | 3. | tip - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" | | | 4. | tip - a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"alpenstock - a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers arrowhead - the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow knife - a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point pencil - a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood widow's peak - a V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead cusp - small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth head - the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates) | | | 5. | tip - the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"hilltop, brow - the peak of a hill; "the sun set behind the brow of distant hills" place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic" | | | Verb | 1. | tip - cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"bank - tip laterally; "the pilot had to bank the aircraft" | | | 2. | tip - mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"mark - make or leave a mark on; "mark the trail so that we can find our way back" | | | 3. | tip - give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the agreed-on compensation; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"gift, present, give - give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" | | | 4. | tip - cause to topple or tumble by pushingpush, force - move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" | | | 5. | tip - to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"bend, flex - form a curve; "The stick does not bend" heel, list - tilt to one side; "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard" | | | 6. | tip - walk on one's toeswalk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet" | | | 7. | tip - strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder"percuss - strike or tap firmly; "the doctor percussed his chest and back" strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead" | | | 8. | tip - give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"advise, counsel - give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud" | | | 9. | tip - remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, taking off, etc. or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment" | |
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