untipped

Thân thiện

A man holds an untipped cigarette in his hand.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not provided with a special tip: Describes an object, typically a cigarette or a utensil, that lacks a distinct or added covering at its end. The end is the same material as the rest of the object. * Example: "He prefers untipped cigarettes, claiming they have a stronger flavor."

Usage

The word "untipped" is used to specify the absence of a tip. It is most commonly applied to cigarettes to distinguish them from filtered (tipped) cigarettes. It can also describe other items like paintbrushes, arrows, or tools where a tip might be expected.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The artist used an untipped brush for the broad strokes.
  • These are untipped roll-your-own cigarettes.
  • For safety, untipped darts are not allowed in this competition.

Advanced Usage

• In Manufacturing/Product Descriptions: Used as a technical or descriptive term to categorize products.
  • The catalog lists both tipped and untipped versions of the felt pen.

Variants and Related Words

• Tip (noun/verb): The end piece or covering; to provide with a tip.
  • The tip of the pen was worn down.
  • They tip the arrows with metal for durability.
• Tipped (adjective): Provided with a special tip.
  • Filter-tipped cigarettes are more common now.

Synonyms

• Filterless (specific to cigarettes)
• Unfiltered (specific to cigarettes)
• Plain-ended

Antonyms

• Tipped
• Filtered (specific to cigarettes)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not provided with a special tip
   • untipped cigarettes