tine Antonyms
Meaning of tine
tine (n)
prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
tine (n.)
Trouble; distress; teen.
A tooth, or spike, as of a fork; a prong, as of an antler.
tine (v. t.)
To kindle; to set on fire.
To shut in, or inclose.
tine (v. i.)
To kindle; to rage; to smart.
tine Sentence Examples
- The farmer deftly gripped the pitchfork's sturdy tines as he tossed hay to feed his livestock.
- The delicate tines of the silver fork trembled as the guest extended it towards the dessert plate.
- The cactus's sharp tines protruded menacingly, protecting it from eager hands.
- The jagged tines of the old rake made it difficult to smooth out the soil in the garden.
- The lobster's powerful tines extended from its claws, threatening to pinch any creature that came too close.
- The hairbrush's fine tines effortlessly detangled the thick, knotted locks.
- The comb's small tines gently lifted the bangs from the child's forehead.
- The quill's hollow tine held a precious drop of ink, ready to write the words that would shape history.
- The forks of the tree's branches reached towards the sky, forming a verdant canopy.
- The tiny tines of the root system anchored the oak tree firmly in the ground, withstanding even the strongest winds.
FAQs About the word tine
prong on a fork or pitchfork or antlerTrouble; distress; teen., To kindle; to set on fire., To kindle; to rage; to smart., To shut in, or inclose., A tooth, or
prong, pike, apex, sticker,spike, snag, pinpoint, tip, nose, barb
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The farmer deftly gripped the pitchfork's sturdy tines as he tossed hay to feed his livestock.
The delicate tines of the silver fork trembled as the guest extended it towards the dessert plate.
The cactus's sharp tines protruded menacingly, protecting it from eager hands.
The jagged tines of the old rake made it difficult to smooth out the soil in the garden.
