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Vocabulary Entry
tined
|verb • adjective
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verb
To pierce or make small holes in something, usually for a specific purpose.
Example Sentences
"He tined the steak before marinating it."
"The gardener tined the soil to improve aeration."
"She tined the fabric to prevent fraying."
A
adjective
Having prongs or a sharp pointed shape, often referring to a tool like a fork.
Example Sentences
"The tined fork worked perfectly for serving the salad."
"He preferred a tined shovel for digging in hard soil."
"The tined end of the tool made it easier to grip the object."