“tip”

Definitions

• noun

  the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

  Synonyms: thule, trinkgeld, acme, aculeus, acumination, admonish, advice, advise, alert, alerting, alveolus, angularity

• 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

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

  • Example:“He got a tip on the stock market.”
  • Example:“a good lead for a job”

• noun

  a V shape

  Synonyms: point, peak

  • Example:“The cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points.”

• noun

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

  Synonyms: peak, crown, crest, top, summit

  • Example:“The view from the peak was magnificent.”
  • Example:“They clambered to the tip of Monadnock.”

• verb

  cause to tilt

  • Example:“tip the screen upward”