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tipped

/tɪpt/ /tɪpʰt/

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verb

To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

Examples :

"She tipped the pen with blue paint to make it stand out in her collection. "

action business

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(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.

Examples :

"The strong wind tipped over the trash can in the backyard. "

action event disaster

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(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.

Examples :

"The child accidentally tipped the glass of juice, and it spilled all over the table. "

position physics action condition

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verb

Examples :

"After working in the garden, he tipped a glass of lemonade to quench his thirst. "

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To dump (refuse).

Examples :

"He tipped the bag of garbage into the dumpster. "

environment action

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To pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor.

Examples :

"He tipped the forty of beer onto the grave as a tribute to his friend. "

drink ritual culture

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To deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips.

Examples :

"The basketball player tipped the ball toward the basket, hoping to score. "

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To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.

Examples :

"The bird quickly tipped its beak against the window. "

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To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.

Examples :

"In some cities waiters must be tipped."

service business job economy

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Examples :

"The waiter tipped the plates of food to the customer. "

action communication

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To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.

Examples :

""My friend tipped me off about the surprise party, so I pretended to be surprised when it happened." "

communication info