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tin

/tɪn/

noun

Meaning

  • A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.

  • An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.

  • A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.

    "muffin tin"

  • The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.

  • Money

  • Computer hardware.

Synonyms

can,
tin can

verb

Meaning

  • To place into a tin in order to preserve.

  • To cover with tin.

  • To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.

adjective

Meaning

  • Made of tin.

  • Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.

Synonyms

tinnen