tin

English

/tɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
  • (NZ) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
  • (countable) A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.
  • (countable) The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the squash ball.
  • (slang) money
  • (slang) Computer hardware.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tin inherited from Old English tin inherited from Proto-Germanic *tiną (tin).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*tiną

Gloss

tin

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