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/ˈtɪp/
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[ UK /tˈɪp/ ]
[ UK /tˈɪp/ ]
NOUN
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the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
the view from the peak was magnificent
the region is a few molecules wide at the summit -
a V shape
the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points - the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
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an indication of potential opportunity
a good lead for a job
he got a tip on the stock market - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
VERB
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to incline or bend from a vertical position
She leaned over the banister -
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
fee the steward
Remember to tip the waiter -
remove the tip from
tip artichokes - walk on one's toes
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give insider information or advise to
He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot -
strike lightly
He tapped me on the shoulder -
cause to tilt
tip the screen upward - cause to topple or tumble by pushing
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mark with a tip
tip the arrow with the small stone
How To Use tip In A Sentence
- The lymphatic vessels of the tongue may be divided into four groups: (1) apical, from the tip of the tongue to the suprahyoid glands and principal gland of the tongue; (2) lateral, from the margin of the tonguesome of these pierce the Mylohyoideus to end in the submaxillary glands, others pass down on the Hyoglossus to the superior deep cervical glands; (3) basal, from the region of the vallate papillæ to the superior deep cervical glands; and (4) median, a few of which perforate the Mylohyoideus to reach the submaxillary glands, while the majority turn around the posterior border of the muscle to enter the superior deep cervical glands. VIII. The Lymphatic System. 3. The Lymphatics of the Head, Face, and Neck
- In the receding angle below the chin is the hyoid bone, and the finger can be carried along the bone to the tip of the greater cornu, which is on a level with the angle of the mandible: the greater cornu is most readily appreciated by making pressure on one side, when the cornu of the opposite side will be rendered prominent and can be felt distinctly beneath the skin. XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 1. Surface Anatomy of the Head and Neck
- Paraguay tea, which they call matte, as I mentioned before, is always drunk twice a day: this is brought upon a large silver salver, with four legs raised upon it, to receive a little cup made out of a small calabash or gourd, and tipped with silver. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 17 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
- KING: How do you react to the fact, we'll get to "Apollo 13" and lots of other things, that people looked at it from their point of view, liberals saw it as liberal, conservatives saw it conservative, moderates saw it as moderate, some people saw it as apolitical, antipolitical. CNN Transcript - Larry King Live Weekend: Tom Hanks' Career From `Bonfire of the Vanities' to `Saving Private Ryan' - February 17, 2001
- Life can not fade , the multiple spot color can't accommodate oneself to wonderful just now best,alive.
- It had multiple shooters, multiple locations, mobile threats, willingness to fight the first responders and follow-on SWAT/commando units, well-equipped and well-trained operatives, and a willingness to die. Cliff Schecter: The Terrorist and the Terror Watch List
- Other products include extended-shelf-life and aseptic products in single-serve containers sold at convenience stores and multipacks at club stores.
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- Take the maximum draw weight of the bow required and multiply this by a factor of 5.
- The Windows allows a computer user to execute multiple programs simultaneously.