as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
the snake silently twined around the tree trunk
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It is equipped with a dual-function crown that winds one movement clockwise and the other counterclockwise.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
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From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Twines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twines. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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