tine
/tain/
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A farmer lifts a pitchfork, its long wooden handle and four sharp tines clearly visible.
Definition
- Noun:
- A slender, pointed prong or spike: A "tine" is one of the sharp, projecting points on a fork, a pitchfork, or the antler of a deer or similar animal.
Usage
- The word "tine" is used to describe the individual pointed parts of a multi-pronged object. It is a countable noun.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- "Tine" can be used metaphorically to describe anything that resembles a slender, pointed projection, though this is less common.
- The mountain range rose in sharp tines against the sky.
Variants and Related Words
- Tined (adj): Having tines.
- A three-tined fork is often used for serving.
- Prong: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "tine" for objects like forks.
Synonyms
- Prong: A pointed projecting part.
- Spike: A thin, pointed piece of metal or wood.
- Point: A sharp or tapered end.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms specifically using the word "tine."
A farmer lifts a pitchfork, its long wooden handle and four sharp tines clearly visible.
Noun
- prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler