tine

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Noun tine has 1 sense

tine - prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
--₁ is a kind of prong
--₁ is a part of fork; pitchfork

Definitions from the Web

Tine

Noun

Definition: One of several prongs on a fork or similar implement.

Example sentence: She carefully balanced the piece of meat on her fork's tines.

Noun

Definition: A sharp, pointed tooth of a comb.

Example sentence: The fine-toothed comb had numerous tines, perfect for picking up small debris from the hair.

Noun

Definition: A small, pointed projection on a deer's antler.

Example sentence: The buck had a magnificent rack with multiple tines, indicating its maturity.

Noun

Definition: A prong or pointed part in a piece of electrical equipment.

Example sentence: The power cord of the device had three tines that plugged into the wall socket.