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twine


2twine

verb
twinedtwin·ing

Definition of TWINE

transitive verb
1
a : to twist together b : to form by twisting : weave
2
a : interlace <the girl twined her hands — John Buchan> b : to cause to encircle or enfold something c : to cause to be encircled
intransitive verb
1
: to coil about a support
2
: to stretch or move in a sinuous manner : meander <the river twines through the valley>
twin·er noun

First Known Use of TWINE

13th century

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