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tip

/tɪp/
noun

  1. The tip of the external ear.

  2. A small earpiece or earplug.

  3. The part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal.

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

    Similar: tip

Synonymseartipping, tip
noun

  1. The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.

    "the tip of one's nose"

  2. A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.

    "a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."

  3. The end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held.

Synonymsextremity
verb

  1. To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

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