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chined

/tʃaɪnd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To chip or indent the edge of something, especially with a tool.

    - "He chined the edge of the stone to make it fit perfectly."
    - "The blacksmith chined the metal to create intricate designs."
  • Verb

    To be affected by or experience something deeply.

    - "She was chined by the beauty of the sunset."
    - "The news chined him to the core."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with chined
dined , mined , defined
Variants
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chine , chined , chines , chining
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to mark with a chisel' or 'to indent'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'chined' comes from the Old English word 'cynian', meaning 'to carve'.

  2. In the world of sailing, a 'chine' refers to the curved line where the hull meets the keel.


Related Concepts
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  1. Carving: The process of removing material to create a desired shape or design.

  2. Indentation: A mark or depression made by pressure or impact.


Culture
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In literature, 'chined' is used metaphorically to describe being deeply affected by an experience. In art, it can refer to the process of carving or shaping a material.

How to Memorize "chined"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize chipping or indenting an object with a tool.

  2. associate

    - Associate the verb 'chine' with the action of carving or making an indentation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Chine' as 'Chisel In New'.


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