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twine (twīn)

noun

  1. strong thread, string, or cord of two or more strands twisted together
  2. a twining or being twined
  3. a twined thing or part; twist; convolution
  4. a tangle; snarl
  5. a twining branch or spray of a plant

Etymology: ME twin < OE twin, twigin, double thread, akin to twegen, twain

transitive verb twined, twining twin′·ing

    1. to twist together; intertwine; interlace
    2. to form by twisting, intertwining, or interlacing
  2. to encircle or wreathe (one thing) with another
  3. to wind (something) around something else
  4. to enfold, embrace, etc. a wreath twining his brow

Etymology: ME twinen < the n.

intransitive verb

  1. to twist, interlace, etc.
  2. to twist and turn

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twine Synonyms

twine

n.

binder twine, braid, cordage, cord, string, pack thread; see also rope.


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twine Usage Examples

Object

  • string: Their own mothers should not have to twine string in the square of your city.

Converse of object

  • bale: The baler packs the hay tight in bales and the bales are tied with two loops of baling twine.

Preposition: through

  • shrub: Climbers Name Common name Comments Lonicera Honeysuckle Climbing varieties twine through shrubs and supports and have trumpet shaped flowers, most are scented.

Adjective modifier

  • double: The specification of a Belly is as follows: 200 meshes are set-up, using double twine.

Modifies a noun

  • round: Elsewhere and also earlier, the serpent twines round three heads.

Noun used with modifier

  • baler: The canes were tied together to form the dragon shape across the hut with old baler twine.
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