Definition of tin
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a soft faintly bluish-white lustrous low-melting crystalline metallic element that is malleable and ductile at ordinary temperatures and that is used especially in containers, as a protective coating, in tinfoil, and in soft solders and alloys — see Chemical Elements Table
2a
: a box, can, pan, vessel, or a sheet made of tinplate
broadly
: such a container of any metal (such as aluminum)
b
: a metal container and its contents
a tin of tomatoes
tin
verb
tinned; tinning
Definition of tin (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to cover or plate with tin or a tin alloy
2
: to put up or pack in tins : can
tinned peaches
TIN
abbreviationDefinition of TIN (Entry 3 of 3)
taxpayer identification number
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The first known use of tin was before the 12th century
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