nounπShareThe tip of the external ear."The doctor examined the tips of the child's ears for signs of infection. "anatomypartbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small earpiece or earplug."I changed the tips on my earbuds so they would fit my ears better. "devicetechnologysoundelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal."The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips."electronicspartsounddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe removal of the tip of a cat's ear, done to indicate that the cat has been fixed."a cat with an eartip"animalmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil."The tips of my colored pencils are worn down from drawing all day. "partpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration."a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."materialpartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held."The violinist carefully cleaned the rosin dust from the tips of her bow after the concert. "musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) A small piece of meat."chicken tips over rice, pork tips, marinated alligator tips"foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of stiffened lining pasted on the inside of a hat crown."The old fedora had worn-out tips, so the sweat stained the crown. "wearstylematerialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin, boarded brush made of camel's hair, used by gilders in lifting gold leaf."The gilder carefully lifted the delicate gold leaf with her tips, placing it perfectly onto the picture frame. "artmaterialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with a tip; to cover the tip of."She tips her paint brush into the red paint before starting the landscape. "actionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(skittles) The knocking over of a skittle."The bowler watched, disappointed, as the ball only caused tips β just a few skittles wobbling and falling. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of tipping up or tilting."The tips of his skis pointed towards the sky as he fell backward. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump.""The local council operates several tips where residents can dispose of garden waste and old furniture." "environmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRubbish thrown from a quarry."The old quarry was scarred with unsightly tips of shale and unusable stone. "geologymaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A recycling centre.""My dad took the old newspapers and glass bottles to the tips this morning." "environmentutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very untidy place."Her bedroom was such a tips; clothes and books were scattered everywhere. "placeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of deflecting with one's fingers, especially the fingertips"The basketball player practiced quick tips of the ball to maintain control while dribbling around the cones. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tram for expeditiously transferring coal."The mine used several tips to quickly move coal from the digging site to the train loading area. "vehiclemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn."The strong wind tips over the trash cans on garbage day. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced."The strong wind tipped the bicycle over. "positionphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drink."He tips back his head and finishes the last of his juice. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dump (refuse)."He tips the leftover food from his plate into the trash can. "environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor."After a long day of work, he went to the park to relax and tip his forty of beer into the grass as an offering to the setting sun. "drinkritualcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deflect with oneβ²s fingers, especially oneβ²s fingertips."He skillfully tips the soccer ball away from his opponent using just his fingertips. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light blow or tap."The baby brushed the dog's nose with gentle tips of her fingers. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit quickly and lightly; to tap."The bird tips its beak against the window, trying to get inside. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation."After the delicious meal, we left generous tips for the friendly waiter. "servicebusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service."In some cities waiters must be tipped."servicebusinessjobeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give, pass."The teacher tipped her students the correct answer to the math problem. "communicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc."My uncle, who works at the stock exchange, sometimes gives me tips on which companies to invest in. "businesssportinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of advice."My mom gave me some helpful tips for studying for the exam. "communicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.""My friend tipped me off about the surprise quiz, so I studied extra hard." "communicationinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kick or phase; one's current habits or behaviour."My little brother is on his "monster trucks" tips again; he's been roaring around the house and making engine noises all day. "tendencyattitudecharacterwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular arena or sphere of interest; a front."The student excelled on all tips of his academic portfolio, from research to presentations. "areabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading