Definitions

1. noun

a chemical element, symbol Sn, of atomic number 50, a soft, malleable, silvery-white metal used in a wide variety of applications.

“The artist used tin to create the intricate details of the sculpture.”

2. verb

to cover or encase something in tin, typically to preserve or protect it.

“The farmer tin-smoked the salmon to preserve it for the winter.”

3. verb

to make something from tin, especially to shape or form it.

“The craftsman tinned a beautiful tin lantern.”

4. noun

a thin, flexible sheet of tin, used for wrapping or covering food.

“She wrapped the leftovers in tin foil to take to the picnic.”

5. noun

a container made of tin, used for storing or serving food.

“She heated the tin of soup on the stove.”

6. verb

to decorate or ornament something with tin or a tin-like material.

“The artist tinned the edges of the picture frame with a decorative border.”

7. noun

a unit of currency in Myanmar.

“The exchange rate was 1 US dollar to 1,200 tins.”