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2 ADJ If you describe someone's actions or decisions as timorous , you are criticizing them for being too cautious or weak, because the person is not very confident and is worried about the possible consequences of their actions. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous.

tim|pa|ni /t I mpəni/ N‑PLURAL Timpani are large drums that are played in an orchestra.

tin /t I n/ (tins )

1 N‑UNCOUNT Tin is a soft silvery-white metal. □  …a factory that turns scrap metal into tin cans. □  …a tin-roofed hut.

2 N‑COUNT A tin is a metal container which is filled with food and sealed in order to preserve the food for long periods of time. [mainly BRIT ] □ [+ of ] She popped out to buy a tin of soup. ● N‑COUNT A tin of food is the amount of food contained in a tin. [mainly BRIT ] □ [+ of ] He had survived by eating a small tin of fruit every day. in AM, use can 3 N‑COUNT A tin is a metal container with a lid in which things such as biscuits, cakes, or tobacco can be kept. □  Store the cookies in an airtight tin. [Also + of ] ● N‑COUNT A tin of something is the amount contained in a tin. □ [+ of ] They emptied out the remains of the tin of paint and smeared it on the inside of the van.

4 N‑COUNT A baking tin is a metal container used for baking things such as cakes and bread in an oven. [BRIT ] □  Pour the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 45 minutes. in AM, use pan , baking pan

tinc|ture /t I ŋktʃə ^r / (tinctures ) N‑VAR A tincture is a medicine consisting of alcohol and a small amount of a drug. □ [+ of ] …a few drops of tincture of iodine.

tin|der /t I ndə ^r / N‑UNCOUNT Tinder consists of small pieces of something dry, especially wood or grass, that burns easily and can be used for lighting a fire.

tinder|box /t I ndə ^r bɒks/ (tinderboxes ) also tinder box N‑COUNT [usu sing] If you say that a situation is a tinderbox , you mean that it is very tense and something dangerous or unpleasant is likely to happen very soon.

tine /ta I n/ (tines ) N‑COUNT The tines of something such as a fork are the long pointed parts. [FORMAL ]

tin|foil /t I nfɔ I l/ also tin foil N‑UNCOUNT Tinfoil consists of shiny metal in the form of a thin sheet which is used for wrapping food.

tinge /t I ndʒ/ (tinges ) N‑COUNT A tinge of a colour, feeling, or quality is a small amount of it. □  His skin had an unhealthy greyish tinge. □ [+ of ] Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in Eva's voice?

tinged /t I ndʒd/

1 ADJ [usu v-link ADJ ] If something is tinged with a particular colour, it has a small amount of that colour in it. □ [+ with ] His dark hair was just tinged with grey.

2 ADJ [usu v-link ADJ ] If something is tinged with a particular feeling or quality, it has or shows a small amount of that feeling or quality. □ [+ with ] Her homecoming was tinged with sadness.

tin|gle /t I ŋg ^ə l/ (tingles , tingling , tingled )

1 VERB When a part of your body tingles , you have a slight stinging feeling there. □ [V ] The backs of his thighs tingled. ●  tin|gling N‑UNCOUNT □ [+ in ] Its effects include tingling in the hands and feet.

2 VERB If you tingle with a feeling such as excitement, you feel it very strongly. □ [V + with ] She tingled with excitement. □ [V ] When I look over and see Terry, I tingle all over. ● N‑COUNT [usu sing] Tingle is also a noun. □ [+ of ] I felt a sudden tingle of excitement.

tin|gly /t I ŋgli/

1 ADJ If something makes your body feel tingly , it gives you a slight stinging feeling. □  These lotions tend to give the skin a tingly sensation.

2 ADJ If something pleasant or exciting makes you feel tingly , it gives you a pleasant warm feeling. □  He had a way of sounding so sincere. It made me warm and tingly.