Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

touch-the-tip

verb phrase

/tʌtʃ ðə tɪp/

Definition

To briefly make contact with the very end of an object or to lightly brush against something.

Examples

She decided to touch-the-tip of her finger to the warm surface of the water.
The artist would often touch-the-tip of his brush to the canvas to create delicate details.
In the experiment, students were instructed to touch-the-tip of the liquid with the dropper.

Meaning

Used to describe the action of making a slight contact, often in a gentle or delicate manner, usually with the intention of creating a connection or testing the surface.