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Definition of tine

tine

/taɪn/
tine
Plural:tines
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Adjective:tined
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tine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A slender, pointed projecting part or prong of an implement, such as a dinner fork, pitchfork, harrow, or rake.

Example

"He used the tines of his fork to mash the boiled potatoes on his plate."

2

A pointed branch or projection on the antler of a deer.

Example

"The mature stag had impressive antlers with six distinct tines on each side."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'tind', meaning a prong, spike, or tooth of an implement, from Proto-Germanic '*tindaz' (spike, point), which is distantly related to the root of 'tooth'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tine
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