tip

Noun

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
  • the view from the peak was magnificent
    
  • they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
    
  • the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
    

• a V shape
  • the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
    

• an indication of potential opportunity
  • he got a tip on the stock market
    
  • a good lead for a job
    

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

• the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

Verb

• remove the tip from
  • tip artichokes
    

• give insider information or advise to
  • He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
    

• strike lightly
  • He tapped me on the shoulder
    

• walk on one's toes

• to incline or bend from a vertical position
  • She leaned over the banister
    

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
  • Remember to tip the waiter
    
  • fee the steward
    

• mark with a tip
  • tip the arrow with the small stone
    

• cause to tilt
  • tip the screen upward
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  peak , crown , crest , top , summit , point , lead , steer , confidential information , wind , hint , gratuity , pourboire , baksheesh , bakshish , bakshis , backsheesh , tip off , tap , tiptoe , tippytoe , lean , tilt , slant , angle , topple , tumble , fee , bung