tyne

[ tahyn ]

/ taɪn /

noun Chiefly British.

Nearby words

tyndall beam, tyndall effect, tyndall phenomenon, tyndallimetry, tyndareus, tyne, tyne and wear, tynemouth, tyner, tyneside, tynwald

Definition for tynes (2 of 3)

Tyne

[ tahyn ]

/ taɪn /

noun

a river in NE England, in Northumberland, flowing E into the North Sea. About 30 miles (48 km) long.

Definition for tynes (3 of 3)

tine

[ tahyn ]

/ taɪn /

noun

a sharp, projecting point or prong, as of a fork.

Also especially British, tyne.

Origin of tine

before 900; late Middle English tyne, Middle English tind, Old English; cognate with Old High German zint, Old Norse tindr

Related forms

tined, adjective

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Examples from the Web for tynes

When the stag is said to be attired of ten or any other number of tynes, it means that there are so many points to its horns.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry|Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
Colonel Tynes, two of his captains, and fifty-four British regulars were taken prisoners.
With the Swamp Fox|James Otis
The antlers of the Hart are Attires, their branches are Tynes; and they are said to be attired of their antlers.
The Handbook to English Heraldry|Charles Boutell
Quincys, Nortons, Tynes, all shook their heads emphatically.
Abigail Adams and Her Times|Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

The most of Tynes' men, soon after joined Gen. Marion, and fought bravely.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion|William Dobein James

British Dictionary definitions for tynes (1 of 2)

tine

/ (taɪn) /

noun

a slender prong, esp of a fork

any of the sharp terminal branches of a deer's antler

Derived Forms

tined, adjective

Word Origin for tine

Old English tind; related to Old Norse tindr, Old High German zint

British Dictionary definitions for tynes (2 of 2)

Tyne

/ (taɪn) /

noun

a river in N England, flowing east to the North Sea. Length: 48 km (30 miles)

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Medicine definitions for tynes

tine

[ tīn ]

n.

The slender pointed end of an instrument, such as an explorer used in dentistry.

An instrument usually containing several individual prongs and used to introduce antigen, such as tuberculin, into the skin.