- present participle of tin.
Etymology
Origin of tinning
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at tin, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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After the war in 1922, he bought the business of J. Lesher & Son and dealt in plumbing, heating, roof tinning, spouting and stoves.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 17, 2018
Through its encouragement of the tinning industry, it helped make tinned meat a part of the British diet; through its public lectures, it introduced the nation to such modern wonders as the Edison phonograph.
From Time Magazine Archive
He estimated his process would be a third cheaper than tinning.
From Time Magazine Archive
First will come hot and cold rolling mills and a tinning operation, which will cost a total of $89.8 million and have an annual capacity of 555,000 tons.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Come in,” she called, tinning her face toward the door.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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