tip

A2
Pronunciation
/tɪp/
/tɪp/
Noun
24 definition(s)
1 Definition

The tip of the external ear.

2 Definition

A small earpiece or earplug.

3 Definition

The part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal.

Synonyms
tip
Example Sentences
  • The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.
4 Definition

The removal of the tip of a cat's ear, done to indicate that the cat has been fixed.

Synonyms
eartipping
Example Sentences
  • a cat with an eartip
5 Definition

The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.

Example Sentences
  • the tip of one's nose
6 Definition

A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.

Example Sentences
  • a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc.
7 Definition

The end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held.

8 Definition

(chiefly in the plural) A small piece of meat.

Example Sentences
  • chicken tips over rice, pork tips, marinated alligator tips
9 Definition

A piece of stiffened lining pasted on the inside of a hat crown.

10 Definition

A thin, boarded brush made of camel's hair, used by gilders in lifting gold leaf.

11 Definition

(skittles) The knocking over of a skittle.

12 Definition

An act of tipping up or tilting.

13 Definition

An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump.

14 Definition

Rubbish thrown from a quarry.

15 Definition

(by extension) A recycling centre.

16 Definition

A very untidy place.

17 Definition

The act of deflecting with one's fingers, especially the fingertips

18 Definition

A tram for expeditiously transferring coal.

19 Definition

A light blow or tap.

20 Definition

A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation.

21 Definition

A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc.

22 Definition

A piece of advice.

23 Definition

A kick or phase; one's current habits or behaviour.

24 Definition

A particular arena or sphere of interest; a front.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

2 Definition

(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.

3 Definition

(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.

4 Definition

To drink.

5 Definition

To dump (refuse).

6 Definition

To pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor.

7 Definition

To deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips.

8 Definition

To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.

9 Definition

To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.

Example Sentences
  • In some cities waiters must be tipped.
10 Definition

To give, pass.

11 Definition

To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.