tip-up

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Adjective tip-up has 1 sense

tip-up - constructed so as to tip up or out of the way; "the little tip-up seat of the taxi"
Antonyms: noncollapsible, noncollapsable (indirect, via collapsible)

Definitions from the Web

Tip Up

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1:

Definition:

To cause something to move or turn in an upward direction.

Example Sentences:

He tipped up the box to look inside.
The wind tipped up the umbrella.

Sense 2:

Definition:

To overturn or lift upward, especially as an action to reveal or expose something.

Example Sentences:

She tipped up the cup to see if anything was left inside.
The detective tipped up the trash can and found the missing wallet.

Sense 3:

Definition:

(Local usage) To inform or provide someone with useful information or advice.

Example Sentences:

Could you tip me up on the best hiking trails in this area?
Local residents always tip up newcomers about the best restaurants in town.