Tine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /taɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tine is a noun meaning A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
Meaning
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
More Meanings
- A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
- (dialect) A wild vetch or tare.
- small, diminutive
- (obsolete) Trouble; distress; teen.
- (obsolete) To kindle; to set on fire.
- (obsolete) To rage; to smart.
- (archaic) To shut in, or enclose.
Example Sentences
As wither'd Weed through cruel Winter's Tine
Coals of contention and hot vengeance tin'd.
And now has brave Sir Thynnè, Escaped all sorrow and tine; Now sleeps she sweet full many a sleep, On brave Sir Thynnè's arm.
The Air attrite to Fire, as late the Clouds / Juſtling or puſht with Winds rude in thir ſhock / Tine the ſlant Lightning, […]
Word Forms
- tines
- tiner
- tinest
- tining
- tined
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prong, tyne, spike, tind, point, grain.
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