tin Definition
tin (tin)
noun
- a soft, silver-white, crystalline, metallic chemical element, malleable at ordinary temperatures and used in making shiny alloys and tinfoils, solders, utensils, tin plate, superconducting magnets, etc.: symbol, Sn; at. no., 50
- tin plate
- a pan, box, etc. made of tin plate
- Chiefly Brit. can (, )
- Slang money
Etymology: ME < OE, akin to Ger zinn; only in Gmc languages
transitive verb tinned, tin′·ning
- to cover or plate with tin
- Chiefly Brit. can ()
tin Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- sardine: In their dormitory we found chocolate, sausages, tins of sardines, and very comfortable beds, whilst the other prisoners were starving.
- tuna: After seeing the miracles she works with our tins of tuna and salad, we're keen to sample her repertoire.
Converse of object
- grease: Bake in a greased 1kg loaf tin in center of the oven, Gas 4 180C for approx 60 minutes.
- bake: All is revealed with the October issue of the half-baked rag, which has a vast stack of baked bean tins on the cover.
- rattle: You'll never put money into rattling tins again!
Adjective modifier
- roasting: Raise the oven temperature to 425 F or Gas mark 7. Place the beef dripping into a roasting tin.
- airtight: Remove, cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight tin until serving.
- prepared: Place mixture in prepared tin, smooth over top.
- loose-bottomed: Press into the base of a 20cm/8 inch loose-bottomed cake tin.
- tart: Use the mixture to line a 20 x 30cm tart tin.
Modifies a noun
- foil: It's not any thicker than tin foil in a pack of cigarettes.
- opener: Note to self - don't forget tin opener.
- can: You cannot open tin cans with cars, or eat computers.
- whistle: I also play piano, clarinet, tin whistle, and bagpipes but I don't suppose they're any help.
Noun used with modifier
- loaf: Bake in a greased 1kg loaf tin in center of the oven, Gas 4 180C for approx 60 minutes.
- flan: Use to line a lightly oiled 23cm ( 9 inch ) spring release cake or deep flan tin.
- cookie: Biscuits for the cookie tin, cake just in case.
- roasting: Place in a covered roasting tin, or wrap in foil.
- muffin: Place 15 large paper baking cases onto a baking tray or muffin tin.
- cake: Grease a cake tin, then pour in mixture.

