[tɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 50

- an airtight container made of tinplate or aluminium
(e.g: Albert got out the biscuit tin)


Phrases:
- do what it says on the tin
- have a tin ear
- put the tin lid on

Origin:
Old English tin, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tin and German Zinn

[tɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover with a thin layer of tin
(e.g: the copper pans are tinned inside)


Phrases:
- do what it says on the tin
- have a tin ear
- put the tin lid on

Origin:
Old English tin, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tin and German Zinn