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Slanted, curled or bending to one side
“He dropped the bailing bucket and threw his weight against the high side of the tipping boat.”
The act of pouring a liquid, especially a drink
Present participle for to fall or turn over, or to cause to do so
“The jolt caused the glass to tip over the edge and plummet to the floor below.”
Present participle for to be or cause to be in a sloping position
“The currents would cause the boat to begin to tip on to its side.”
Present participle for to cause (the contents of a container) to be emptied out by holding it at an angle
“I tip the contents of the unmarked fired-pottery flask into my mouth and splutter.”
Present participle for to pour a liquid over something
“Tip the sauce over the chicken and serve with the steamed greens.”
Present participle for to predict the outcome of a future event
“I am going to tip that the Mariners finish between 5th and 7th.”
Present participle for to advise or give inside information
“She explicitly goes on to tip him as to the effect of wearing very tight clothes.”
Present participle for to give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
“Here are some pointers on how much to tip waiters, porters, and taxi drivers during your visit.”
Present participle for to attach to or cover the end or extremity of
“Laertes will tip his sword with poison, so the slightest scratch will be fatal.”
(somewhat rare) Present participle for to strike or touch lightly
“He'd step on a stick, and it'd break and fly up, and tip his shoulder.”
Present participle for to warn in advance
Present participle for to tip, especially one's hat as a greeting
Present participle for to recompense or award someone in return for something done or given
Present participle for to advise as the best course or choice
Present participle for to impart information or knowledge
Present participle for to inform someone in advance of a possible danger or problem
Present participle for to inform on, especially in betrayal of others
Present participle for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Present participle for to rain heavily
Present participle for to say something as advice or to provide information
Present participle for to throw something into the air such that it spins end over end, especially a coin
(obsolete) Present participle for to lower, let fall, or cause to sink
Present participle for to poke (at) something roughly or quickly
Present participle for to strike with a quick light blow or blows
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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