nnoun.actthe application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering themExamples:- careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them
Derivationally Related Form:tin
Hypernyms:application coating covering
Inherited Hypernyms:tinningapplicationmanual laborlaborworkactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe application of a protective layer of tinSynset:tin-plating
Derivationally Related Form:tin
Hypernyms:application coating covering
Inherited Hypernyms:tinningapplicationmanual laborlaborworkactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
vverb.contactplate with tinDerivationally Related Form:tintinning
Hypernyms:plate
Inherited Hypernyms:tinplatecoatcover
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changepreserve in a can or tinTopic:cookerycookingpreparation
Synset:can put up tin
Examples:- tinned foods are not very tasty
Derivationally Related Form:cantincannery
Hypernyms:keep preserve
Inherited Hypernyms:canpreservecookcreate from raw materialmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | The chefs --- the vegetables (apply to: can, tin, put up)
vverb.changeprepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surfaceDerivationally Related Form:tintinning
Hypernyms:plate
Inherited Hypernyms:tinplatecoatcover
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something