pine
IPA: pˈaɪn
noun
- (countable, uncountable) Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
- (countable) Any tree (usually coniferous) which resembles a member of this genus in some respect.
- (uncountable) The wood of this tree.
- (archaic except Caribbean, Guyana, South Africa) A pineapple.
- (sports, uncountable, colloquial) The bench, where players sit when not playing.
- (archaic) A painful longing.
- A surname.
verb
- (intransitive) To languish; to lose flesh or wear away through distress.
- (intransitive) To long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering.
- (transitive) To grieve or mourn for.
- (transitive) To inflict pain upon; to torment.
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Examples of "pine" in Sentences
- The fresh scent of pine filled the air as we hiked through the forest
- The pine trees stood tall and majestic in the winter landscape
- I love the sound of pine cones crunching underfoot as I walk through the woods
- The cozy cabin was decorated with pine garlands and wreaths for the holiday season
- The campfire crackled and popped, filling the night air with the warm scent of burning pine wood
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