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tine
nounC1
/taɪn/A sharp, projecting point or prong, especially one of the prongs on a fork or a deer's antler.
tine test
nounC1/C2 (Specialised Technical Term)
/ˈtaɪn ˌtɛst/A mechanical test for determining the hardness of a material by pressing a pyramidal diamond or hardened steel point into its surface under a specified load.
tinea
nounLow
/ˈtɪnɪə/A medical term for a fungal skin infection, commonly known as ringworm.
tinea barbae
nounLow
/ˌtɪnɪə ˈbɑːbiː/A fungal infection of the bearded area of the face and neck.
tinea cruris
nounC1/C2 (Very Low, Technical)
/ˌtɪnɪə ˈkrʊərɪs/A fungal infection of the skin in the groin area, specifically caused by dermatophytes.
tineid
adjectivenounLow
/ˈtɪniːɪd/A moth belonging to the family Tineidae, which includes clothes moths and similar insects.
tinfoil
nounmedium
/ˈtɪn.fɔɪl/A thin, flexible metal sheet, originally made of tin but now often aluminum, used primarily for wrapping food or covering items.
ting
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/tɪŋ/A high, clear, sharp, ringing sound, like that made by a small bell or a piece of metal being struck lightly.
ting ling
nounMedium-low frequency. Recognised but not a core everyday word.
/tɪŋ/A light, high, metallic ringing sound, often from a small object.
ting-a-ling
nounC2
/ˌtɪŋ ə ˈlɪŋ/The light, high-pitched ringing sound made by a small bell.
tinge
nounverbverb-transitiveC1-C2
/tɪn(d)ʒ/To impart a slight trace of colour, flavour, or feeling to something.
tinged
adjectiveverbB2
/tɪndʒd/Slightly colored or influenced by something.
tingle
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈtɪŋɡl/A light, prickling, stinging sensation, often on the skin, like that caused by cold, excitement, or anticipation.
tingley
nounC1/C2
/ˈtɪŋɡ(ə)li/A physical sensation similar to pins and needles, usually mild and temporary.
tinhorn
adjectivenounC2
/ˈtɪn.hɔːn/a pretentious person with little real wealth, skill, or importance, especially someone who makes a flashy but cheap or ineffective show of confidence.
tinia
nounvery low
/ˈtɪniə/A small bottle or flask, typically made of tin or other metal.
tinian
nounVery Low
/ˈtɪn.i.ən/A small island in the Northern Mariana Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States in the western Pacific Ocean, historically notable as a major base for U.S. military operations during World War II.
tinker
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/ˈtɪŋkə(r)/To work casually or inexpertly at repairing, adjusting, or making something, often in a way that is not thorough or skillful.
tinker's cuss
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/ˈtɪŋkəz ˈkʌs/A very small or worthless amount; not the slightest bit.
tinker's dam
nounLow
/ˈtɪŋkəz dæm/Something of negligible value or importance; often used negatively (e.g., 'not worth a tinker's dam').

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