noun
plural pines or pine
[count] :a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year - called also pine tree
[noncount] :the wood of a pine tree that is often used to make furniture
verb
pines; pined; pining
[no obj] :to become thin and weak because of sadness or loss - usually + away
synonyms seeyearn</SYNR
pine after
[phrasal verb]
pine after (someone or something) US :to want or desire (someone or something) very much
pine for
[phrasal verb]
pine for (someone or something) :to feel very sad because you want (something) or because you are not with (someone)