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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