Tine: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as the first entry. Refers to the prongs of a fork or a similar object.

• The tine of the fork was bent.
• Be careful with the tines, they are sharp.

Specifically refers to a vessel used for making and serving tea. Commonly mentioned in afternoon tea settings or when talking about tea rituals.

• Pour the hot water into the teapot.
• She served the tea from a beautiful porcelain teapot.

Used to describe a pot used for boiling water. Common in discussions about making tea, coffee, or boiling water for cooking.

• Fill the kettle with water and set it to boil.
• I always use an electric kettle to make my morning tea.

A general-purpose word for any container used for cooking, boiling, or holding liquids. It's a versatile term used in many cooking and gardening contexts.

• Stir the soup in the pot.
• I planted a new flower in the pot.

Used primarily when discussing the long, slender pointed parts of a fork or antler.

• The deer's antlers had sharp tines.
• The fork's tines were bent out of shape.

Often used to describe a pointed part that sticks out from a tool or device, especially forks, tridents, or electrical plugs.

• The prongs of the trident gleamed menacingly.
• I need a plug with three prongs for this socket.

Used to denote a sharp, pointed object or structure, commonly observed in fencing, athletics, and certain tools. It can carry negative connotations when referring to harmful objects.

• The track event included tall hurdles with spikes.
• He stepped on a wooden spike and injured his foot.

Primarily used in anatomy to describe the hard, bony structures in the mouth. Also used metaphorically to describe similar structures in gears, saws, and other tools.

• She has a toothache and needs to see a dentist.
• The gears need to align perfectly tooth by tooth.