Tined

Pronunciation: /taɪnd/

Definitions of tined

adjective having tines or prongs, typically referring to a fork or similar utensil

Example Sentences

A1 The fork had three tined prongs.

A2 She used a tined tool to dig up the weeds in the garden.

B1 The tined pitchfork made it easier to move the hay bales.

B2 The tined rake was perfect for gathering leaves in the yard.

C1 The chef used a tined carving fork to slice the roast beef.

C2 The intricate tined design on the silverware set was stunning.

Examples of tined in a Sentence

formal The tined fork is used for picking up small pieces of food.

informal Can you pass me the tined fork for the salad?

slang I don't like using the tined fork, it's too fancy for me.

figurative His words felt like a tined fork, piercing through my heart.

Grammatical Forms of tined

• past tense: tined
• plural: tines
• comparative: more tined
• superlative: most tined
• present tense: tine
• future tense: will tine
• perfect tense: have tined
• continuous tense: is tining
• singular: tine
• positive degree: tined
• infinitive: to tine
• gerund: tining
• participle: tined

Origin and Evolution of tined

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tined' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'tind', meaning a prong or pointed end.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tined' evolved to refer to the act of fixing or securing with tines, such as tined forks or tined tools.