tip

(noun) the extreme end of something; especially something pointed.

(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. Examples: "He got a tip on the stock market." "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. Examples: "The view from the peak was magnificent." "They clambered to the tip of monadnock." "The region is a few molecules wide at the summit."

(verb) cause to tilt. Example: "Tip the screen upward."

(verb) mark with a tip. Example: "Tip the arrow with the small stone."

(verb) give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on. Synonyms: fee, bung. Examples: "Remember to tip the waiter." "Fee the steward."

(verb) cause to topple or tumble by pushing. Synonyms: topple, tumble.

(verb) to incline or bend from a vertical position. Synonyms: lean, tilt, slant, angle. Example: "She leaned over the banister."

(verb) walk on one's toes. Synonyms: tiptoe, tippytoe.

(verb) strike lightly. Synonyms: tap. Example: "He tapped me on the shoulder."

(verb) give insider information or advise to. Synonyms: tip off. Example: "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot."

(verb) remove the tip from. Example: "Tip artichokes."