tine
Tine (noun) means a pointed prong, such as one of the points of a fork or a comb tooth. Example: “One of the fork's tines was bent out of shape.”
How to Use Tine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pointed prong on a fork, rake, or antler.
Word Forms
tiner comparative, tined past tense, tined past tense, tines plural, Tines plural, tines singular, tines singular, tinest superlative
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One of the fork's _____ was bent out of shape.
Etymology
From Old English tind, an ancient Germanic word for a point or spike, related to "tooth".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tine
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What does “tine” mean?
The word “tine” means a pointed prong, such as one of the points of a fork or a comb tooth. In plain terms, a pointed prong on a fork, rake, or antler.
How do you pronounce “tine”?
“Tine” is pronounced tyn (/taɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “tine” in a sentence?
Here is “tine” used in a sentence: “One of the fork's tines was bent out of shape.”
What part of speech is “tine”?
“Tine” is a noun.
Where does the word “tine” come from?
The word “tine” comes from Old English. From Old English tind, an ancient Germanic word for a point or spike, related to "tooth".
How many meanings does “tine” have?
“Tine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pointed prong, such as one of the points of a fork or a comb tooth.