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tine

[ tahyn ]

noun

  1. a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.


tine

/ taɪn /

noun

  1. a slender prong, esp of a fork
  2. any of the sharp terminal branches of a deer's antler


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Derived Forms

  • tined, adjective

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Other Words From

  • tined adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tine1

before 900; late Middle English tyne, Middle English tind, Old English; cognate with Old High German zint, Old Norse tindr

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tine1

Old English tind; related to Old Norse tindr, Old High German zint

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Example Sentences

Mid-way through the freeze, once it reaches a slushy consistency, Polzine recommends stirring with a whisk, instead of using the traditionally-recommended fork tines.

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Ruth sat quite still for a tine, with face intent and flushed.

It fell across the man's arm but slid harmlessly to the ground, and he put a tine through it.

I have no doubt, had the animal lived another year, the second extra tine would have been developed.

In the third year an extra front branch is formed, known as the tres-tine.

The second basal tine or bez antler is generally present, even in the second pair of horns assumed.

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