TIN
- (initialism) . (US, Federal taxation) Taxpayer Identification Number.
- Noun. (uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
- Noun. (British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
- Noun. (countable) A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.
- Noun. (countable, squash) The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
- Adjective. Made of tin.
- Verb. (transitive) To place into a tin in order to preserve.
- Verb. (transitive) To cover with tin.
- Verb. (transitive) To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.
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