nounπShareAny coniferous tree of the genus Pinus."The northern slopes were covered mainly in pine."plantnatureorganismenvironmentbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny tree (usually coniferous) which resembles a member of this genus in some respect."The Christmas tree, a tall pine, stood proudly in the living room. "plantnatureorganismbiologyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe wood of this tree."The carpenter used pine wood to build the shelves. "materialplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(obsolete except South Africa) A pineapple."My grandmother used to grow a large pine in her garden. "fruitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA painful longing."The news of her promotion brought a sharp pine of longing for a new job. "emotionmindsoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo languish; to lose flesh or wear away through distress."The student pined for the summer break, losing weight and energy from the long, stressful semester. "emotionmindsufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo long, to yearn so much that it causes suffering."Laura was pining for Bill all the time he was gone."emotionsufferingmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grieve or mourn for."My grandmother pined for her late husband for many years. "emotionmindsoulsufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inflict pain upon; to torment."The bully's words constantly pined her about her clothes, making her feel bad about herself. "emotionsufferingmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
