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tipple

The correct spelling is tipple.

How to pronounce tipple

/ˈtɪpəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɪpəl/

Say it like: Tip-ple

The correct spelling is tipple. An area near the entrance of mines which is used to load and unload coal.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An area near the entrance of mines which is used to load and unload coal.
  2. 2.An apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them; the place where this is done.
  3. 3.Any alcoholic drink.

verb

  1. 1.To sell alcoholic liquor by retail.
  2. 2.To drink too much alcohol.
  3. 3.To drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but not to excess.
  4. 4.To put up (hay, etc.) in bundles in order to dry it.
  5. 5.To fall over; to topple.

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