[f. TIP v.1 + -ING1.] The action of TIP v.1; in quot., in sense 2 of the vb.
1819. Blackw. Mag., V. 402/1. Leaving out compass, emphasis, shakes, holds, cadences, and tippings.
spec. b. Mus. The action of striking the tongue against the palate so as to produce a staccato effect in playing certain wind-instruments; also called TONGUING, q.v.
1898. Stainer & Barrett, Dict. Mus. Terms, Tipping. (Double tongueing.) Ibid., Double-tongueing, a peculiar action … to ensure a brilliant and spirited articulation of staccato notes.
c. (See quot.)
1891. Cent. Dict., Tipping2. n. … 2. In the preparation of curled hair, the operation of tossing the carded hair about with a stick so that it will fall in tufts, to be afterwards consolidated by rapid blows.
