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tinned

|tinned|

/tɪnd/

(tin)

metal container

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
tin	tins	tins	tins	tinned	tinned	tinning

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tin' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tin,' where it referred to the metal used for making containers.

Historical Evolution

'tin' changed from the Old English word 'tin' and has largely retained its meaning in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a type of metal,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a container made of this metal.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tin'.

They tinned the vegetables for winter storage.

Adjective 1

preserved or stored in a tin can.

The tinned peaches were delicious.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45