Tines Meaning in English
word · lemma: tine
Definition
Tines are the pointed parts or prongs at the end of a fork or similar tool, like a rake or pitchfork.
Usage & Nuances
'Tines' is mostly used for forks, rakes, or pitchforks. Not for sharp teeth or edges in general. In everyday conversation, 'prongs' is a close synonym. The word is formal and somewhat technical; rarely used outside discussing utensils or farm tools.
Spanish: dientes (de un tenedor) - puntas (de una horquilla)Portuguese (BR): dentes (de um garfo) - pontas (de um ancinho)Portuguese (PT): dentes (de um garfo) - pontas (de uma forquilha)Chinese (Simplified): 叉齿 - 齿（工具的）Chinese (Traditional): 叉齒 - 齒（工具的）Hindi: काँटे (फोर्क या औज़ार के)Arabic: أسنان (شوكة) - شُعب (أداة)Bengali: কাঁটাবার অংশ - শাখার (কাঁটা)Russian: зубцыJapanese: （フォークなどの）先端 - つめ（農具などの）Vietnamese: răng (của nĩa, cào, v.v.)Korean: (포크·갈퀴 등의) 이 - 돌기Turkish: diş (çatal, tırmık vb. için)Urdu: کانٹے (چمچ یا فورک کے)Indonesian: răng (của nĩa, cào, v.v.)
Example Sentences
The fork has four tines.
basic
Be careful with the tines of the rake.
basic
One tine of my fork is bent.
basic
Some rakes have very sharp tines for digging up roots.
natural
Why are the tines on dessert forks shorter than on dinner forks?
natural
She accidentally poked herself with the tines while eating salad.
natural