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Definition of pining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
emotionexperiencing sadness due to longing
- He was pining over his lost love.
Noun
emotiondeep longing or yearning for someone or something
- Her pining for him was evident in her letters.
Origin of pining
Old English, pinian (to suffer) + -ing (action)
Examples of pining in a sentence
The pining artist painted melancholic landscapes. His pining for the past was palpable. The pining for freedom was shared by all.
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- French:nostalgique, désir ardent, ...
- German:sehnsüchtig, Sehnsucht, ...
- Italian:afflitto, nostalgia, ...
- Spanish:añorante, anhelo, ...
- Portuguese:saudoso, saudade, ...
- Chinese:思念的, 思念, ...
- Japanese:恋い焦がれる, 切望, ...
- Arabic:مُشْتاق, حَنِين, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְגַּעְגֵּעַ, כְּמִיהָה, ...
- Russian:тоскующий, тоска, ...
- Ukrainian:тужливий, туга, ...
- Hindi:तरसने वाला, तड़प, ...
Definition of pine - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
materialsoftwood from conifer trees commonly used in furniture making
- The table was crafted from high-quality pine..
2.
botanyconiferous tree with needle-shaped leaves and cones
- The forest was full of tall pine trees.
3.
sportsUS bench where players sit when not playingUS
- He spent most of the game on the pine.
Verb
1.
yearnfeel deep longing or desire for something
- She pined for her hometown after moving away.
2.
decline in healthDated waste away through sorrow or illnessDated
- He pined away after his illness, growing weaker each day..
Images of pine
coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves and cones 
bench where players sit when not playing
Expressions with pine
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box made of pine wood
She stored her tools in a pine box.
long for something or someone intensely
She pined for her hometown after moving away.
sit on the bench during a game
He had to ride the pine for most of the season.
of a dark green color resembling pine trees
The walls were painted a soothing pine green..
long, slender leaves growing on pine trees
The wind rustled through the pine needles.
edible seed of certain pine trees
She sprinkled pine nuts over the salad for extra crunch..
softwood harvested for construction and making furniture
The table was crafted from the finest pine tree wood.
edible seed of certain pine trees
Pine kernels are often used in pesto recipes.
type of pine tree with dark bark and needles
The black pine stood tall and majestic in the forest..
small mustelid of Europe and Asia, dark fur, yellow throat, pine woods
We spotted a pine marten with a yellow throat in the forest.
type of pine tree with reddish bark
The red pine stands tall in the northern forests..
wood from a common European pine species used for furniture
The furniture was made of Scotch pine.
pine tree with umbrella-shaped top, often grown for edible seeds
The umbrella pine is famous for its tasty seeds.
wood from a tall softwood conifer native to North America
We used white pine for the interior paneling because of its fine grain..
type of pine tree with yellowish wood
The yellow pine stood tall in the forest..
tree used in landscaping and reforestation
Aleppo pines are planted in many urban parks.
pine wood with visible knots used in furniture
The cabin was decorated with knotty pine furniture.
essential oil from pine trees used in aromatherapy
She added pine oil to the diffuser for relaxation.
type of pine tree native to western North America
The western yellow pine thrives in the mountainous regions of the Rockies..
type of pine tree native to western North America
The western yellow pine thrives in the mountainous regions of the Rockies..
very high or far from the ground like a tall tree
The bird built its nest high as a Georgia pine in the tree.
durable fragrant wood from a Tasmanian conifer used for quality furniture
Furniture made from Huon pine is highly prized for its quality..
evergreen tree known as Pinus banksiana
The forest was filled with jack pines.
ornamental tree grown in mild climates
Many gardens feature the Norfolk Island pine.
Origin of pine
Old English, pinian (to torment)
Examples of pine in a sentence
They chose pine for the flooring. We planted a pine in the backyard. The cabin was surrounded by pine and oak trees. The rookie was frustrated to be on the pine again. Coaches often keep substitutes on the pine. He pined for the days of his youth.
The dog pined for its owner while they were away. She began to pine after the tragic news. He continued to pine, losing weight rapidly.
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- French:pin, se languir, ...
- German:Kiefernholz, sich sehnen, ...
- Italian:pino, desiderare, ...
- Spanish:pino, añorar, ...
- Portuguese:madeira de pinheiro, sentir saudades, ...
- Chinese:松木, 思念, ...
- Japanese:松材, 恋しがる, ...
- Arabic:خشب الصنوبر, حَنَّ, ...
- Hebrew:עֵץ אוֹרֶן, לְהִתְגַּעְגֵּעַ, ...
- Russian:сосновая древесина, тосковать, ...
- Ukrainian:соснова деревина, тужити, ...
- Hindi:चीड़ की लकड़ी, तरसना, ...
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