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tip

1. tip \'tip\ \'tipt\ n [ME; akin to MHG zipf tip, OE tppa tap - more 
   at TAP)M 1: the usu. pointed end of something  2: a small piece or part 
   serving as an end, cap, or point  - tipped aj
2. tip vt or tipped;  or tip.ping 1a: to furnish with a tip  1b1: to cover 
   or adorn the tip of  1b2: to blend (furs) for improved appearance by 
   brushing the tips of the h air with dye 2: to affix (an insert) in a book - 
   often used with in  3: to remove the ends ends of {~ raspberries} 
3. tip vb or tipped;  or tip.ping [ME tipen] 1: OVERTURN, UPSET  2: CANT, 
   TILT  1: to become tipped : TOPPLE  2: LEAN, SLANT 
4. tip n 1: the act or an instance of tipping : TILT  2: a place for 
   depositing something (as rubbish) by tipping or dumping 
5. tip vb or tipped;  or tip.ping [akin to LG tippen to tap] 1: to strike 
   lightly : TAP  2: to hit (a baseball) a glancing blow with the edge of the 
   bat  : TIPTOE 
6. tip vb or tipped;  or tip.ping [perh. fr. 5tip] 1: GIVE, PRESENT  2: to 
   give a gratuity to  : to bestow a gratuity 
7. tip n : a gift or small sum of money tendered for a service performed or 
   anticip ated : GRATUITY
8. tip n [perh. fr. 6tip] 1: an item of expert or authoritative information 
    2: a piece of advance or confidential information given by one thought to 
   h ave access to special or inside sources
9. tip vt or tipped;  or tip.ping 1: to impart a piece of information or 
   advice about or to  2: to mention as a prospective winner or profitable 
   investment