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
twined; twining
1
a
: to twist together
b
: to form by twisting : weave
2
a
: interlace
the girl twined her hands—
John Buchan
John Buchan
b
: to cause to encircle or enfold something
c
: to cause to be encircled
1
: to coil about a support
2
: to stretch or move in a sinuous manner : meander
the river twines through the valley
twiner
noun
twined; twining
chiefly Scotland
: to cause (one) to lose possession : deprive
twined him of his nose—J. C. Ransom
J. C. Ransom
chiefly Scotland
: part
you and me must twine—R. L. Stevenson
R. L. StevensonSynonyms
Examples of twine in a Sentence
Noun
The package was wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine.
a strong piece of twine
Verb (1)
the snake silently twined around the tree trunk
Recent Examples on the WebSheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
In their opposition brief, prosecutors said the twine was ocean debris that tangled as easily as a string of Christmas lights.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
Cut the twine and place each fish on a bed of potatoes.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
The jagged glass shards sewn with twine along the edges are like those vernacular security measures sometimes taken to prevent an invader from climbing over a wall.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The massive twine ball is free to visit and is located outdoors under a constructed pavilion in the center of Cawker City, a town of around 455 people as of 2022.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
After another sweet wrister tickled the twine in the second period, Cale Makar tied the Avs’ franchise streak for consecutive games with a point — six — to start a playoff series.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 May 2024
Non-weft bundles don't have a thin piece of twine or a band holding the hair together.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
Then, tie two flexible branches together with twine.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
Some, such as climbing roses, need to be physically attached to structures, while others, such as morning glories, are twining and will loop themselves around trellis openings.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2024
Hang your finished ornaments from loops of bakers twine or yarn.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Last night, they were flanked by older, more obviously scarred Republicans, many of whom had twined their fates with Trump earlier in his history and come to regret it.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2023
The carport is where Marzan sits cross-legged for hours looping coconut coir, making nets and twining.
—Sarah Sekula, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
Over the past 25 years, Marzan has perfected multiple fiber-weaving techniques, including plaiting, twining, netting and cord-making.
—Sarah Sekula, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
On the surface, Nora is a dizzy, much indulged wife, skilled at twining Torvald around her finger.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2023
Plant these wonderful drought tolerant garden vines: - Butterfly vine (Mascagnia ciliatum) is a beautiful drought tolerant, twining evergreen that grows to 20 feet in length.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
Noun
For security in transport to your picnic spot, tie the sandwich with a string of kitchen twine.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
In their opposition brief, prosecutors said the twine was ocean debris that tangled as easily as a string of Christmas lights.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
Cut the twine and place each fish on a bed of potatoes.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
The jagged glass shards sewn with twine along the edges are like those vernacular security measures sometimes taken to prevent an invader from climbing over a wall.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The massive twine ball is free to visit and is located outdoors under a constructed pavilion in the center of Cawker City, a town of around 455 people as of 2022.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
After another sweet wrister tickled the twine in the second period, Cale Makar tied the Avs’ franchise streak for consecutive games with a point — six — to start a playoff series.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 May 2024
Non-weft bundles don't have a thin piece of twine or a band holding the hair together.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
Then, tie two flexible branches together with twine.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
Verb
In a dappled forest, vines twine up trees, reaching ever upward and away from the dark.
—Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
Some, such as climbing roses, need to be physically attached to structures, while others, such as morning glories, are twining and will loop themselves around trellis openings.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2024
Hang your finished ornaments from loops of bakers twine or yarn.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Last night, they were flanked by older, more obviously scarred Republicans, many of whom had twined their fates with Trump earlier in his history and come to regret it.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2023
The carport is where Marzan sits cross-legged for hours looping coconut coir, making nets and twining.
—Sarah Sekula, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
Over the past 25 years, Marzan has perfected multiple fiber-weaving techniques, including plaiting, twining, netting and cord-making.
—Sarah Sekula, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
On the surface, Nora is a dizzy, much indulged wife, skilled at twining Torvald around her finger.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2023
Plant these wonderful drought tolerant garden vines: - Butterfly vine (Mascagnia ciliatum) is a beautiful drought tolerant, twining evergreen that grows to 20 feet in length.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
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