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tintagel head
nounC1
/tɪnˈtædʒəl hɛd/A headland near the village of Tintagel on the north coast of Cornwall, UK, historically and mythologically associated with King Arthur.
tinter
nounC2
/ˈtɪn.tər/A person or device that applies a faint colour or tint.
tintinnabulation
nounRare
/ˌtɪntɪˌnæbjʊˈleɪʃən/the ringing or sound of bells, especially when used in a poetic or literary context.
tintinnabulum
nounVery rare
/ˌtɪntɪˈnabjʊləm/A small, tinkling bell, especially one hung on an animal or used in religious ceremonies.
tintometer
nounExtremely Rare / Technical
/tɪnˈtɒmɪtə/A device or instrument for measuring, comparing, or specifying the color intensity or hue of a substance, especially in liquids or solutions, against a standard scale.
tintookie
nounExtremely low or non-existent in standard English corpora.
Not a standard English word; may be a colloquial, dialectal, or invented term with no established meaning.
tintoretto
nounLow
/ˌtɪntəˈrɛtəʊ/The Italian Renaissance painter Jacopo Tintoretto, known for his dramatic style.
tintype
nounRare
/ˈtɪn.taɪp/A direct positive photograph made on a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark lacquer or enamel, used as the support for the photographic emulsion.
tinware
nounC1
/ˈtɪn.weə(r)/Articles made of tinplate or tin.
tinwork
nounLow
/ˈtɪn.wɜːk/Objects or articles made of tin, or the craft of working with tin.
tinworks
nounLow
/ˈtɪnwɜːks/A factory or industrial plant where tin is processed or manufactured into products.
tio tom
nounLow
/ˌtiːəʊ ˈtɒm/A derogatory term for a Black person perceived as overly subservient or eager to please white people.
tip
nounverbverb-transitiveHigh
/tɪp/The pointed or fine end of a slender object; a small sum of money given voluntarily for a service.
tip and run
adjectivenounLow
/ˌtɪp ən ˈrʌn/A tactic in certain sports, especially cricket, where the batter taps the ball and immediately runs for a run, accepting the high risk of being run out.
tip sheet
nounlow
/tɪp ʃiːt/A document or publication providing advice, predictions, or recommendations, especially in contexts like gambling or investing.
tip truck
nounLow (Technical/Industry-Specific)
/ˈtɪp ˌtrʌk/A motor vehicle with a large open container at the back that can be tilted to unload its cargo of loose material, such as sand, gravel, or rubble.
tip-in
nounC1/C2
/ˈtɪp ɪn/A goal scored in football (soccer) or ice hockey by redirecting a moving ball or puck with a slight touch into the goal.
tip-off
nounverbB2
/ˈtɪp ɒf/A secret warning or piece of confidential information, especially one given to the police or authorities about illegal activity.
tip-up table
nounLow
/tɪp ʌp ˈteɪbl̩/A table designed to be tilted or folded upwards to save space when not in use.
tipburn
nounLow (Specialist)
/ˈtɪp.bɜːn/A physiological disorder in plants, particularly leafy vegetables like lettuce, where the edges or tips of leaves turn brown and die due to calcium deficiency or environmental stress.

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