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tip2

 
 
pronunciation:
tIp
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: tips, tipping, tipped
definition 1: to move to a leaning or inclined position; tilt.
She tipped the bowl to get the last drops of soup.
synonyms:
cant, rake, tilt
similar words:
broach, incline, lean, slant, unbalance
definition 2: to overturn; topple; upset (often fol. by "over").
A raccoon tipped over my garbage can.
synonyms:
capsize, overthrow, overturn, topple, upend, upset
similar words:
keel, tumble, turn, unbalance, upturn
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to lean; slant; tilt.
The sailboat tipped slightly in the wind.
synonyms:
cant, rake, slant, tilt
similar words:
incline, lean, list, pitch
definition 2: to topple (usu. fol. by "over").
The vase tipped over when the cat jumped onto the table.
synonyms:
overturn, topple
similar words:
tumble
definition 3: to overturn (usu. fol. by "over").
The beetle tipped over and had some difficulty righting itself.The canoe slammed into a rock and tipped over.
synonyms:
capsize, overturn, upset
similar words:
keel, turn turtle, upturn
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of tipping.
synonyms:
cant, tilt
similar words:
leaning, slanting, upset
definition 2: the state or position of being tipped; incline; slant.
synonyms:
cant, slant, tilt
similar words:
inclination, incline, lean, list, pitch, rake, slope
definition 3: (chiefly British) an area designated for dumping refuse; garbage dump.
derivation: tippable (adj.)
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