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tine

 

[ taษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

silverware

A metal container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for making and serving tea.

Synonyms

kettle, pot, teapot

Examples of usage

  • She poured the hot water into the tine and steeped the tea leaves.
  • The tine was decorated with intricate designs and patterns.
Context #2 | Noun

fork

One of the pointed parts at the end of a fork.

Synonyms

prong, spike, tooth

Examples of usage

  • The fork had four tines, allowing for easy piercing of food.
  • He used the tine to spear a piece of meat.

Translations

Translations of the word "tine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peniti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะธะปัŒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szpilka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpingle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alfiler

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iฤŸne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุจูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpendlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpendlรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆซ้’ˆ (biรฉzhฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั€ะตัƒั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sancaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alfiler

Etymology

The word 'tine' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'tฤซn', meaning 'twig, rod, prong'. Over time, the meaning of 'tine' has evolved to refer to the pointed parts of silverware and forks. The word has been used in English language for centuries, adapting to different contexts and meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,639, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.