tine

[ tahyn ]

noun

1. a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.

tine

/ taɪn /

noun

1. a slender prong, esp of a fork
2. any of the sharp terminal branches of a deer's antler

Derived Forms

• tined, adjective

Other Words From

• tined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tine¹

before 900; late Middle English tyne, Middle English tind, Old English; cognate with Old High German zint, Old Norse tindr

Word History and Origins

Origin of tine¹

Old English tind; related to Old Norse tindr, Old High German zint

Example Sentences

Pulvar’s projects are like the tines of a fork, several in number but working toward the same aims of nutrition and environmental responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times

“This sounds trite at this point, but in true Italian-American style, some of my earliest memories are helping my nonna roll gnocchi down the tines of a fork,” she said.

From Salon

The first leg in Portugal saw Porto win 1-0, but Leandro Trossard's goal in the 41st minute at Emirates Stadium levelled the tie, sending it to extra tine and then penalties.

From BBC

Along the tines of the tuning fork are spiral galaxies that do have gas and star-forming regions along their compact arms.

From Science Daily

Its outstretched metal tines — intended to lift the complex’s large dumpsters — struck her, as captured on a surveillance video.

From Los Angeles Times