English Explanatory Dictionary

trine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Triple; threefold.
  2. Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart.
noun
  1. A group of three things.
  2. An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart.
verb
  1. To put in the aspect of a trine.
  2. To hang; to execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
verb
  1. To go.
name
  1. A surname from German.

Pronunciation

/tɹaɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-trine.wav

Word forms

trine trines trining trined

Etymology

From Middle English trine, from Middle French trin, from Latin trīnus.

Synonyms

tern treble ternary threefold triadic trinary trine triple threesome triad ternion threeness trinity trio triplet troika hang swing dance on a rope dance on nothing dance the hempen jig dance the Tyburn jig dance upon nothing dangle ride a horse foaled by an acorn stretch hemp string up take a ride to Tyburn truss wag hemp

Derived words

grand trine
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