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tine

noun

Definition of tine

as in prong

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Recent Examples of tine Instead, prosecutors said, a shootout between longtime gang rivals left six dead including three bystanders in the chaotic minutes after closing tine, April 3, 2022. — Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tine

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prong

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The framework’s third prong responds to the unique dangers AI poses to children.

— Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Next, consider your preferred setting, such as either a prong setting (which offers a more classic look) or bezel set.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

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