Definition of twist tie
: a tie used for closing or securing something (such as a plastic bag) by twisting the ends together
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Put the plastic bag around the showerhead so the holes are immersed in the liquid, and secure the bag to the shaft with a twist tie.
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Then designer and client attached the new, colorful glass drops with twist ties to test for their placement.
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First Known Use of twist tie
1975
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Definition of twist tie for English Language Learners
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: a small piece of wire that you use to close something (such as a plastic bag) by twisting the ends together
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