tip

Definitions of tip in various dictionaries:

noun - the extreme end of something

noun - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

noun - an indication of potential opportunity

noun - a V shape

noun - the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

verb - cause to tilt

verb - mark with a tip

verb - give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

verb - cause to topple or tumble by pushing

verb - to incline or bend from a vertical position

verb - walk on one's toes

verb - strike lightly

verb - give insider information or advise to

verb - remove the tip from

The end of a pointed or projecting object.

A piece or an attachment, such as a cap or ferrule, meant to be fitted to the end of something else: the barbed tip of a harpoon.

To furnish with a tip.

To cover or decorate the tip of: tip strawberries with chocolate.

To remove the tip of: tip artichokes.

To attach (an insert) in a book by gluing along the binding edge: tip in a color plate.

To push or knock over; overturn or topple: bumped the table and tipped a vase.

To move to a slanting position; tilt: tipped the sideview mirror slightly downward; a weight that tipped the balance.

To touch or raise (one’s hat) in greeting.

Chiefly British.

To empty (something) by overturning; dump.

To dump (rubbish, for example).

To topple over; overturn.

To become tilted; slant.

The act of tipping.

A tilt or slant; an incline.

An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine.

To register weight (at a certain amount).

To offset the balance of a situation.

To strike gently; tap.

To hit (a pitched ball) with the side of the bat so that it glances off.

To tap or deflect (a ball or puck, for example), especially in scoring.

To deflect or glance off.

To tiptoe.

A light blow; a tap.

A pitched ball that is tipped: a foul tip.

A small sum of money given to someone for performing a service; a gratuity.

A piece of confidential, advance, or inside information: got a tip on the next race.

A helpful hint: a column of tips on gardening.

To give a tip to: tipped the waiter generously.

To give as a tip: He tipped a dollar and felt that it was enough.

To give tips or a tip: one who tips lavishly.

adj - to cause to slant [v -ED, -ING, -S] : TILTABLE