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Vocabulary Entry
tine
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tine is a pointed projection or prong, often found on a fork or similar tool.
Example Sentences
"The fork has four tines to help pick up food."
"She carefully cleaned the tines of her garden rake."
"The harpoon has multiple tines to secure the catch."
V
verb
To tine means to furnish with tines or to pierce with points.
Example Sentences
"The blacksmith tines the spear for better grip."
"He tined the fishing lure to attract more fish."
"They tined the mechanical tool for precise work."