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Tine

/taɪn/

A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.

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noun

1
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
2
A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
3
A wild vetch or tare.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tine"

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Word	Definition
prongnoun	A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool.
tynenoun	A river in the counties of Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, in north east England. The city of Newcastle upon Tyne is found upon its northern bank and Gateshead is found upon its southern bank.
spikenoun	A sort of very large nail.
tindnoun	A prong or something projecting like a prong; an animal's horn; a branch or limb of a tree; a protruding arm.
pointnoun	A small dot or mark.
grainnoun	(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
spirenoun	(architecture) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof.
tacknoun	A small nail with a flat head.
spiculenoun	(biology) Any of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges.
toothnoun	A hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
spikenailnoun	A large nail or spike.
forknoun	Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
tinglenoun	A prickling or mildly stinging sensation; frisson.
pikenoun	Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.
treenailnoun	A wooden peg or pin used as a fastener.
tusknoun	One of a pair of elongated pointed teeth that extend outside the mouth of an animal such as walrus, elephant or wild boar, and which continue to grow throughout the animal's life.
pricklenoun	A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
tangnoun	A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
spick	Tidy; fresh.
tholenoun	A pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.