Tender
nounAdjective
physically untoughened
“tender feet”
Similar:UntoughenedSee also:Weakhurting
“the tender spot on his jaw”
having or displaying warmth or affection
“a tender glance”
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
“a tender heart”
“a tender smile”
“tender loving care”
See also:Softeasy to cut or chew
“tender beef”
See also:ComestibleEdibleEatable(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
“tender green shoots”
young and immature
“at a tender age”
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
Noun
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
Type of:HelpAssistantSupportersomething that can be used as an official medium of payment
Similar:Stampa boat for communication between ship and shore
Similar:CutterPinnaceType of:Boata formal proposal to buy at a specified price
ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
Type of:Shipcar attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
Type of:RailcarCar
Verb
make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer
“tenderize meat”
Similar:TenderiseTenderizeType of:AlterChangeModifypropose a payment
make a tender of; in legal settlements
offer or present for acceptance
Type of:PresentGiveGift
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