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tine

noun as in point of fork

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The complaints roll in: The fork tines are too stubby, the dessert spoon holds its contents hostage.

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The stag's antlers, now fully hardened and velvet‑free, regrow each spring, becoming more impressive with each year as new points called tines develop.

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Pulvar’s projects are like the tines of a fork, several in number but working toward the same aims of nutrition and environmental responsibility.

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“This sounds trite at this point, but in true Italian-American style, some of my earliest memories are helping my nonna roll gnocchi down the tines of a fork,” she said.

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The first leg in Portugal saw Porto win 1-0, but Leandro Trossard's goal in the 41st minute at Emirates Stadium levelled the tie, sending it to extra tine and then penalties.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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