tine
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noun \ˈtīn\Definition of TINE
1
: a slender pointed projecting part : prong
2
: a pointed branch of an antler
— tined \ˈtīnd\ adjective
See Examples of TINE
- One of the fork's tines was bent.
Origin of TINE
Middle English tind, from Old English; akin to Old High German zint point, tine
First Known Use: before 12th century
2tine
verbtined \ˈtīnd\ or tint \ˈtint\ tin·ing \ˈtī-niŋ\
Definition of TINE
transitive verb
dialect British : lose
intransitive verb
dialect British : to become lost
Origin of TINE
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tȳna to lose, destroy, tjōn injury, loss — more at teen
First Known Use: 13th century
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