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tips

The correct spelling is tips.

How to pronounce tips

/tɪps/
noun

IPA: /tɪps/

Say it like: Tip-s

The correct spelling is tips. The tip of the external ear. For example: "The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips."

Usage Examples

The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.

a cat with an eartip

the tip of one's nose

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The tip of the external ear.
  2. 2.A small earpiece or earplug.
  3. 3.The part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal.
  4. 4.The removal of the tip of a cat's ear, done to indicate that the cat has been fixed.
  5. 5.The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.

verb

  1. 1.To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
  2. 2.(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.
  3. 3.(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.
  4. 4.To drink.
  5. 5.To dump (refuse).

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