tine
1. tine \'ti-n\ n [ME tind, fr. OE; akin to OHG zint point, tine] 1: slender pointed projecting part : PRONG 2: a pointed branch of an antler 2. tine \'ti-nd\ \'tint\ \'ti--nin\ vb or tined or tint; or tin.ing [ME tinen, of Scand origin; akin to ON ty-na to lose, destroy; a]kin to ON tjo-n injury - more at TEEN dial Brit : LOSE dial Brit : to become lost