tip tip /ˈtɪp/

noun

1. () The extreme end of something; especially something pointed  ( tip )
   the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
   
2. () An indication of potential opportunity  ( confidential information , hint , lead , steer , tip , wind )
   an indication of potential opportunity
    He got a tip on the stock market
   he got a tip on the stock market
    A good lead for a job
   a good lead for a job
   
3. () A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)  ( backsheesh , baksheesh [Asia] , bakshis , bakshish [Asia] , gratuity , pourboire , tip , bonsella [South Africa] )
   a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
   
4. The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)  ( crown , summit , tip , crest , peak , top )
   the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
    The view from the peak was magnificent
   the view from the peak was magnificent
    They clambered to the tip of Monadnock
   they clambered to the tip of Monadnock
    The region is a few molecules wide at the summit
   the region is a few molecules wide at the summit
   
5. A V shape  ( peak , tip , point )
   a V shape
    The cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
   the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
   

verb

1. () Cause to tilt  ( tip )
   cause to tilt
    Tip the screen upward
   tip the screen upward
   
2. () Mark with a tip  ( tip )
   mark with a tip
    Tip the arrow with the small stone
   tip the arrow with the small stone
   
3. Remove the tip from  ( tip )
   remove the tip from
    Tip artichokes
   tip artichokes
   
4. Give insider information or advise to  ( tip , tip off )
   give insider information or advise to
    He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
   He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
   
5. Strike lightly  ( tip , tap )
   strike lightly
    He tapped me on the shoulder
   He tapped me on the shoulder
   
6. Walk on one's toes  ( tip , tippytoe [Informal, N. American] , tiptoe )
   walk on one's toes
   
7. To incline or bend from a vertical position  ( angle , slant , tip , lean , tilt )
   to incline or bend from a vertical position
    She leaned over the banister
   She leaned over the banister
   
8. Cause to topple or tumble by pushing  ( tip , topple , tumble )
   cause to topple or tumble by pushing
   
9. Give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on  ( bung , fee , tip )
   give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
    Remember to tip the waiter
   Remember to tip the waiter
    Fee the steward
   fee the steward