Definition of twine
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: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
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Examples of twine in a Sentence
The package was wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine.
a strong piece of twine
Origin and Etymology of twine
Middle English twin, from Old English twīn; akin to Middle Dutch twijn twine, Old English twā two
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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twined;
twining
1 a
: to twist together
b
: to form by twisting : weave
2 a
: interlace
- the girl twined her hands
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b
: to cause to encircle or enfold something
c
: to cause to be encircled
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: to coil about a support
2
: to stretch or move in a sinuous manner : meander
- the river twines through the valley
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twiner
nounFirst Known Use of twine
13th century
Origin and Etymology of twine
alteration of Scots twin, from Middle English twinnen, from twin double
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First Known Use: 1722
in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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Definition of twine for English Language Learners
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: a string made of two or more threads twisted together
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Definition of twine for Students
: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
Definition of twine for Students
twined;
twining
1
: to twist together
- We twined the branches into a wreath.
2
: to coil around a support
- A vine twines around the pole.
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