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TIP

Definition:

[noun] the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
[noun] a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Synonyms: gratuity, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh
[noun] an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
Synonyms: lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
[noun] a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
Synonyms: point, peak
[noun] the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"
Synonyms: peak, crown, crest, top, summit
[verb] cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"
[verb] mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"
[verb] give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the agreed-on compensation; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"
Synonyms: fee, bung
[verb] cause to topple or tumble by pushing
Synonyms: topple, tumble
[verb] to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
Synonyms: lean, tilt, slant, angle
[verb] walk on one's toes
Synonyms: toe, pytoe
[verb] strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder"
Synonyms: tap
[verb] give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
Synonyms: off
[verb] remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"