tine
IPA: tˈaɪn
noun
- A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
- A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
- (dialect) A wild vetch or tare.
- (obsolete) Trouble; distress; teen.
- A surname.
verb
- (obsolete) To kindle; to set on fire.
- (obsolete) To rage; to smart.
- (archaic) To shut in, or enclose.
adjective
- small, diminutive
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Examples of "tine" in Sentences
- She carefully picked up the fork, making sure not to touch the sharp tine with her bare hands
- The chef used the tine of the fork to delicately plate the dessert with precision
- As she combed through her kitchen drawer, she found a lone tine from an old set of silverware
- The tine of the rake clinked against the rocks as he cleared the debris from the garden
- The tines of the barbecue fork pierced the meat, allowing for even cooking on the grill
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