TIN

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

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