tin
/tɪn/
noun
- 1
A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
- 2
An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
- 3
A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.
“muffin tin”
- 4
The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
- 5
Money
- 6
Computer hardware.
verb
- 1
To place into a tin in order to preserve.
- 2
To cover with tin.
- 3
To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.
adjective
- 1
Made of tin.
- 2
Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.
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