tin
Pronunciation:
/tɪn//tɪn/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: muffin tin
The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
verb
Definitions
To place into a tin in order to preserve.
To cover with tin.
To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.
adjective
Definitions
Made of tin.
Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.