Tine (noun)

1. A slender pointed rod or tooth, especially one of a fork or antler.
2. A prong or spike on a tool or implement such as a fork, rake, or harrow.
3. A point on a musical instrument such as a xylophone or bell.

Origin:

From old english tine, meaning prong.

Examples:

1. The tine of the fork was bent from use.
2. He used the tine of the rake to remove the leaves.
3. The tine on the xylophone was not properly tuned.
4. The tine on the harrow was used to break up the soil.
5. The tine on the antler was used as a tool.