Definition

1. Noun:
   • A slender, pointed prong or spike: A "tine" is one of the sharp, projecting points on a fork, a pitchfork, or the antler of a deer or similar animal.

Usage

• The word "tine" is used to describe the individual pointed parts of a multi-pronged object. It is a countable noun.
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Advanced Usage

• "Tine" can be used metaphorically to describe anything that resembles a slender, pointed projection, though this is less common.
  • The mountain range rose in sharp tines against the sky.

Variants and Related Words

• Tined (adj): Having tines.
  • A three-tined fork is often used for serving.
• Prong: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "tine" for objects like forks.

Synonyms

• Prong: A pointed projecting part.
• Spike: A thin, pointed piece of metal or wood.
• Point: A sharp or tapered end.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms specifically using the word "tine."

Noun

1. prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler