Synonyms of tine

tine

noun

as in prong

Related Words

• prong
• spike
• tip
• barb
• pinpoint
• apex
• sticker
• nose
• pike
• snag
• end
• prickle
• jag
• nib
• cusp
• point

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tine

And presuming this is a classic dishwasher silverware basket situation, those tines just aren’t going to get consistently clean when bunched up at the bottom. — John Hodgman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026

Flatten each ball with the tines of a fork (or another decorative stamp or mold). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026

This allows any remaining moisture to be absorbed by the grains, which in turn leads to fluffy grains once broken up with the tines of a fork. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026

But in his defense, Paul always claimed that outfielder Charlie Spikes, the principal player going back to Cleveland, was the Yankees top prospect at the tine who just didn’t pan out. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026