tine

(tīn)

noun

a slender, projecting part that is pointed at the end; prong: the tines of a fork

Origin: ME tind < OE, akin to OHG zint, a jag, prong: see zinc

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See tine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A branch of a deer's antlers.
  2. A prong on an implement such as a fork or pitchfork.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English tind

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Related Forms:

  • tined tined (tīnd) adjective

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