Noun tinning has 2 senses
  1. tinning - the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them; "careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"
    --1 is a kind of
    application, coating, covering
    Derived form: verb tin3
  2. tinning, tin-plating - the application of a protective layer of tin
    --2 is a kind of application, coating, covering
    Derived form: verb tin1
,Verb tin has 3 senses
  1. tin - plate with tin
    --1 is one way to
    plate
    Derived forms: noun tin1, noun tinning2
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
  2. can, tin, put up - preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
    --2 is one way to preserve, keep
    Derived forms: noun tin3, noun tin2
    Sample sentence:
    The chefs tin the vegetables
  3. tin - prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
    --3 is one way to
    plate
    Derived forms: noun tin1, noun tinning1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
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