What is the meaning of tip?

noun

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

verb

• Cause to tilt.
  • usage: "tip the screen upward"
• Mark with a tip.
  • usage: "tip the arrow with the small stone"
• Give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on.
  • usage: "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"
  • synonyms: fee, bung
• Cause to topple or tumble by pushing.
  • synonyms: topple, tumble
• To incline or bend from a vertical position.
  • usage: "She leaned over the banister"
  • synonyms: lean, tilt, slant, angle
• Walk on one's toes.
  • synonyms: tiptoe, tippytoe
• Strike lightly.
  • usage: "He tapped me on the shoulder"
  • synonyms: tap
• Give insider information or advise to.
  • usage: "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
  • synonyms: tip off
• Remove the tip from.
  • usage: "tip artichokes"