: the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ball
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Noun (1)
the retreat of the island's wildlife to higher ground was a tip-off that a tsunami was about to strike
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
How to watch: The Pels tip-off against the Bulls at 7pm.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
First tip-off: My GPS tapping out at the pedestrian zone's edge.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
To celebrate the tip-off of the upcoming 2024-25 season, basketball fans can join the fun at the annual NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
During their tip-off game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Randle seemed a bit hesitant to look for his own shot, only attempting 10 field goals in that game.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
How to watch: The Pels tip-off against the Bulls at 7pm.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
First tip-off: My GPS tapping out at the pedestrian zone's edge.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
To celebrate the tip-off of the upcoming 2024-25 season, basketball fans can join the fun at the annual NBA on TNT American Express Road Show.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Tip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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