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