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