tipper

UK
/ˈtɪpə/
US
/ˈtɪpər/

Translations

tippernoun
tippers
pl
UK
/ˈtɪpə/
US
/ˈtɪpər/
The construction site was busy with a tipper unloading gravel.
Строительная площадка была оживлена грузовиком-самосвалом, разгружающим гравий.
tipperadjective
UK
/ˈtɪp.ə/
US
/ˈtɪp.ɚ/
Used attributively to describe something provided with a tipping mechanism (e.g., tipper truck).

Definitions

tippernoun
A person who gives a gratuity or tip to someone, such as a waiter or taxi driver.
The generous tipper left a 20% tip for the excellent service.
A vehicle or container that can be tilted to empty its contents, often used for transporting loose materials like sand or gravel.
The construction site was busy with tippers unloading gravel for the new road.
A short, double-ended wooden stick used to strike a bodhrán drum.
The musician deftly spun the tipper between his fingers while playing the bodhrán.
tipperadjective
Equipped with or relating to a body or mechanism that tips to discharge its load.
The contractor hired several tipper lorries to remove the rubble.