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tip

(t/I/p )

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed(noun.location)

source: wordnet30
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)(noun.possession)

Synonym:
backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire

source: wordnet30
an indication of potential opportunity(noun.communication)

Example:
He got a tip on the stock market.

Synonym:
confidential information, hint, lead, steer, wind

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a V shape(noun.shape)

Synonym:
peak, point

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

Example:
They clambered to the tip of Monadnock.

Synonym:
crest, crown, peak, summit, top

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The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear.(noun)

source: webster1913
A light touch or blow; a tap.(noun)

source: webster1913

cause to tilt(verb.motion)

Example:
Tip the screen upward.

source: wordnet30
mark with a tip(verb.change)

Example:
Tip the arrow with the small stone.

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give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on(verb.possession)

Example:
Remember to tip the waiter.

Synonym:
bung, fee

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cause to topple or tumble by pushing(verb.motion)

Synonym:
topple, tumble

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to incline or bend from a vertical position(verb.motion)

Synonym:
angle, lean, slant, tilt

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walk on one's toes(verb.motion)

Synonym:
tippytoe, tiptoe

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strike lightly(verb.contact)

Synonym:
tap

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give insider information or advise to(verb.communication)

Example:
He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot.

Synonym:
tip off

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remove the tip from(verb.change)

Example:
Tip artichokes.

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To form a point upon; to cover the tip, top, or end of; as, to tip anything with gold or silver.(verb)

source: webster1913
To strike slightly; to tap.(verb)

source: webster1913
To fall on, or incline to, one side.(verb)

source: webster1913