Meaning oftinein English

Noun

1. a sharp point on a tool (fork, comb); spike
   The gardener carefully removed the tine from the fork.
   Synonyms:

   prongspikepointtooth
   Antonyms:

   bluntdull
2. a small branch on an antler or horn
   The deer's antlers had a small tine that was still growing.
   Synonyms:

   prongpoint