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tine

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. tine (noun)
  2. tine (verb)

1tine

noun \ˈtīn\

Definition of TINE

1
: a slender pointed projecting part : prong
2
: a pointed branch of an antler
— tined \ˈtīnd\ adjective
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Examples of TINE

  1. 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

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