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TIN

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There are 9 meanings of the word Tin.

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Tin - as a noun

A silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atomic number 50sn

A vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking

Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canister10cannister11

Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can5tin can
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tin - as a verb

Plate with tin

Preserve in a can or tin

Example: "Tinned foods are not very tasty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can5

Prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

Tin - as an adjective

Made of tin.

Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.

Example Sentences

"She stored her cookies in a tin."
"The paint on the tin was peeling."
"He used a tin to collect rainwater."
"My dad keeps his screws and nails in a tin."
"The classic tin can contains baked beans."
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Word Game Points

Is TIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is TIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is TIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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