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Definition of twine
(Entry 1 of 3)
twine
verb (1)
twined; twining
Definition of twine (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to twist together
b
: to form by twisting : weave
2a
: interlace
the girl twined her hands— 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
twine
verb (2)
twined; twining
Definition of twine (Entry 3 of 3)
chiefly Scotland
: to cause (one) to lose possession : deprive
twined him of his nose— J. C. Ransom
chiefly Scotland
: part
you and me must twine— R. L. Stevenson
Other Words from twine
Noun
twiny
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adjective
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adjective
Verb (1)
twiner
noun
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twine
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Kids Definition of twine
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
twine
verb
twined; twining
Kids Definition of twine (Entry 2 of 2)
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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