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pine (1)

pine [ pīn ] (plural pines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. wood from evergreen tree: the wood from an evergreen tree, varying from soft to hard. Use: furniture-making, construction, finishing material.

2. evergreen tree: an evergreen coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves and woody cones, often grown for its wood or resin, or for ornament. Genus Pinus. ( often used before a noun )

3. tree resembling pine: a coniferous tree or bush that resembles a true pine, e.g. the Norfolk Island pine

[Pre-12th century. < Latin pinus]

pine·y [ pnee ] adjective

ride the pine to be removed from team play during a sports contest
He's been riding the pine all season owing to injuries.


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