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