Tip-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tip-up is an adjective meaning (of a seat) Designed to tilt to a vertical position when not in use, either manually or of its own accord.
Meaning
(of a seat) Designed to tilt to a vertical position when not in use, either manually or of its own accord.
More Meanings
- A device used in ice fishing, having a flag that is raised to alert the angler when the bait below the ice is taken.
Example Sentences
[...] there is no permanent division between the guard's section, which contains four tip-up seats, and the main passenger saloon.
Word Forms
- tip-ups
Synonyms for tip-up
Depending on context, synonyms include collapsible, collapsable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collapsible, collapsable, tippy, flip-top, turnipy, tapered.
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