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Tippytoe

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tipnounThe extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
tiptoenounMoving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.

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tiptoenoun(usually in the plural) The tip of the toe.
tipnounThe extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
tip-toeverbAlternative spelling of tiptoe. [(intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground.]
tippy-toenounAlternative spelling of tippytoe.
twinkletoesnounAlternative form of twinkle toes. [(slang) Someone with extraordinary footwork]
toe-holdnounAlternative form of toehold. [(climbing) A foothold small enough to support just the toe.]
toe holdnounAlternative spelling of toehold. [(climbing) A foothold small enough to support just the toe.]
tipoffnounAlternative spelling of tip-off. [(idiomatic) An obvious clue or indication.]
protipnounAlternative spelling of pro tip. [(idiomatic) A useful piece of advice.]
ticktocknounAlternative form of tick-tock. [The sound of a ticking clock.]
toe capnounAlternative form of toecap. [A piece of leather or other material on a shoe or boot that covers the toes.]
toedanceverbAlternative form of toe-dance. [To dance on en pointe or on the balls of one's feet.]
pro-tipnounAlternative spelling of pro tip. [(idiomatic) A useful piece of advice.]
toeshoenounAlternative spelling of toe shoe. [(ballet) Synonym of pointe shoe.]
hightopnounAlternative form of high-top. [A kind of sports shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle.]
toeboxnounAlternative form of toe box. [The portion of the upper of footwear that encloses the toes.]
toepicknounAlternative form of toe pick. [Any of a set of large, jagged teeth on the front of the blade of a figure skate, used primarily in jumping and footwork.]
tip-catnounAlternative spelling of tipcat. [(uncountable) An old game in which a small piece of wood pointed at both ends is tipped, or struck with a stick or bat, to make it travel through the air as far as possible.]
titupverbAlternative form of tittup. [(intransitive) To prance or frolic; of a horse, to canter easily.]
high topnounAlternative form of high-top. [A kind of sports shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle.]

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