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tined

UK
/taɪnd/
US
/taɪnd/

Translations

tinedadjective
UK
/taɪnd/
US
/taɪnd/
à dentsSe dit d’un ustensile ou d’un outil muni de dents ou de pointes.
The tined fork was perfect for picking up the salad leaves.
La fourchette à dents était parfaite pour saisir les feuilles de salade.
Additional translations
dentéPlus général ; s’emploie pour un objet muni de dents ou de pointes.
Synonyms
pronged
forked
spiked
tineverb

tined

Past Simple

tined
Past Simple
tined
Past Participle
tining
Gerund
UK
/taɪn/
US
/taɪn/
Archaic and dialectal verb senses; not in modern standard use.
allumerSens rare : faire prendre feu, enflammer.
She tined a candle to illuminate the dark corridor.
Elle a allumé une bougie pour éclairer le couloir sombre.
Additional translations
clôturerSens surtout écossais : entourer d’une haie ou d’une barrière.

Definitions

tinedadjective
Having prongs or tines, typically referring to a fork or similar tool.
The tined fork was perfect for picking up the salad leaves.
tineverb
To kindle or set alight; to cause to burn.
She tined a candle to illuminate the dark corridor.
(Chiefly Scottish) To enclose or fence in with a hedge or barrier.
The farmer tined the pasture to protect the crops from grazing cattle.
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