tine

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A noun referring to a prong or pointed projection, such as those found on a fork, pitchfork, or antler.

1. Prong on a fork or similar toolB2formal

   A slender, pointed projection on a fork, pitchfork, rake, or similar implement.

   سِنّ الشوكة

   • The fork has four tines.
   • He carefully cleaned the dirt from between the tines of the rake.
   • The pitchfork's tines were sharp and strong.

   المرادفاتpointprongspiketooth

2. Point on an antlerC1formal

   A branch or point on the antler of a deer or similar animal.

   شعبة القرن

   • The buck's antler had six tines.
   • The hunter counted the tines to estimate the deer's age.
   • Each tine on the antler was perfectly formed.

   المرادفاتpointprongspike