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twine

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noun \ˈtwīn\

Definition of TWINE

1
: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
2
archaic : a twined or interlaced part or object
3
archaic : an act of twining, interlacing, or embracing
twiny \ˈtwī-nē\ adjective

Examples of TWINE

  1. The package was wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine.
  2. a strong piece of twine

Origin of TWINE

Middle English twin, from Old English twīn; akin to Middle Dutch twijn twine, Old English twā two
First Known Use: before 12th century

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