Definition of twine
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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
twine
Definition of twine
twined
;twining
transitive verb
1a : to twist togetherb : to form by twisting : weave
2a : interlace the girl twined her hands — John Buchanb : to cause to encircle or enfold somethingc : 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
twiner
nounFirst Known Use of twine
13th century
Origin and Etymology of twine
alteration of Scots twin, from Middle English twinnen, from twin double
TWINE Defined for English Language Learners
twine
playDefinition of twine for English Language Learners
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: a string made of two or more threads twisted together
TWINE Defined for Kids
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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