Pointer and Tip

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

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"

• (v.i.) To fall on or incline to, one side.
• (n.) A gift; a douceur; a fee.
• (n.) A light touch or blow; a tap.
• (v.t.) To bestow a gift or douceur, upon; to give a present to; as, to tip a servant.
• (v.t.) To form a point upon; to cover the tip, top or end of; as, to tip anything with gold or silver.
• (v.t.) To lower one end of or to throw upon the end; to tilt; as, to tip a cask; to tip a cart.
• (n.) Rubbish thrown from a quarry.
• (n.) A thin, boarded brush made of camel's hair, used by gilders in lifting gold leaf.
• (n.) The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear.
• (v.t.) To strike slightly; to tap.
• (n.) A piece of stiffened lining pasted on the inside of a hat crown.
• (n.) An end piece or part; a piece, as a cap, nozzle, ferrule or point, applied to the extreme end of anything; as, a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc.
• (n.) A hint or secret intimation, as to the chances in a horse race or the like.

• Name Meaning: Nickname for Thomas
• Name Origin: , American,

Information given by one trader to another, which is used in making buy or sell decisions but is not available to the general public.