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tins

/tɪnz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The worker used tins to coat the metal pipes, protecting them from rust. "

element material substance

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noun

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

Examples :

"We bought several tins of tuna to keep in the pantry for quick lunches. "

food utensil item material

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noun

A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.

Examples :

"muffin tin"

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noun

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

Examples :

""The squash ball hit the tins at the bottom of the wall, so the player lost the point." "

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noun

Examples :

"He needs to earn some tins to buy new textbooks for school. "

finance business economy asset

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noun

Computer hardware.

Examples :

"The IT department is responsible for maintaining all the company's tins, ensuring they run smoothly. "

computing electronics technology machine

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verb

To place into a tin in order to preserve.

Examples :

"My grandmother always tins her homemade cookies so they last longer. "

food utensil process

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verb

To cover with tin.

Examples :

"The plumber tins the copper pipes before soldering them together to ensure a strong seal. "

material industry

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verb

To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.

Examples :

"Before soldering the wires together, he tins the ends to ensure a strong and reliable connection. "

technical industry material process