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pine
1[ pahyn ]
noun
- any evergreen, conifer of the genus Pinus, having long, needle-shaped leaves, certain species of which yield timber, turpentine, tar, pitch, etc. Compare pine family.
- any of various similar coniferous trees.
- the wood of the pine tree.
- Informal. the pineapple.
pine
2[ pahyn ]
verb (used without object)
- to yearn deeply; suffer with longing; long painfully (often followed by for ):
to pine for one's home and family.
- to fail gradually in health or vitality from grief, regret, or longing (often followed by away ):
Separated by their families, the lovers pined away.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Archaic. to be discontented; fret.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to suffer grief or regret over.
noun
- Archaic. painful longing.
Pine
1/ 貹ɪ /
noun
- PineCourtney1964MBritishMUSIC: jazz saxophonist Courtney. born 1964, British jazz saxophonist and clarinettist
pine
2/ 貹ɪ /
noun
- any evergreen resinous coniferous tree of the genus Pinus, of the N hemisphere, with long needle-shaped leaves and brown cones: family Pinaceae See also longleaf pine nut pine pitch pine Scots pine
- any other tree or shrub of the family Pinaceae
- the wood of any of these trees
- any of various similar but unrelated plants, such as ground pine and screw pine
pine
3/ 貹ɪ /
verb
- intr; often foll by for or an infinitive to feel great longing or desire; yearn
- introften foll byaway to become ill, feeble, or thin through worry, longing, etc
- archaic.tr to mourn or grieve for
Other 51Թ Forms
- 辱Աl adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pine1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pine1
Origin of pine2
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Example Sentences
Al-Sanobar, a well-appointed village named after its plentiful pine trees, is a ghost town, with many house fronts blackened with scorch marks.
Chelsea’s constant whining and pining for Rick was getting old a few episodes ago.
Unseasonably warm weather, dry conditions and pine forests in the region also helped fuel the flames.
The model had fire-resilient accented pine and large sliding glass doors on the exterior.
The high concentration of pine forest in North Gyeongsang province, where the fires are burning, is also "oiling" the blaze, said a forest disaster expert.
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