tin
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/tɪn/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
verb
- To place into a tin in order to preserve.
- To cover with tin.
- To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.
adjective
- Made of tin.
- Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.
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