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twine
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- pronunciation:
- twaIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
sturdy string that is made by twisting two or more strands together.
She wrapped the packages in sturdy paper and tied them with twine.- synonyms:
- cord
- similar words:
- cable, line, rope, string, yarn
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| definition 2: |
something that has been twisted, coiled, or turned.
a twine of hair- synonyms:
- coil, twist
- similar words:
- braid, convolution, helix, kink, plait, spiral, tendril, twirl
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| definition 3: |
a twisted tangle; knot.
- synonyms:
- knot, snarl, tangle
- similar words:
- convolution
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| related words: |
knot |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
twines, twining, twined |
| definition 1: |
to twist or wind together (strands or fibers).
- synonyms:
- entwine, interlace, intertwine, twist
- similar words:
- braid, interweave, plait, splice, wreathe
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| definition 2: |
to shape or form by twisting or coiling materials together.
We twined a strong rope for the hike.- synonyms:
- braid, coil, plait, splice
- similar words:
- weave, wreathe
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| definition 3: |
to wrap, twist, or wind around or about something.
I had to twine string around the package.She twined her legs about the chair leg.- synonyms:
- twirl, twist, wrap
- similar words:
- coil, encircle, fold, wind, wreathe
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| definition 4: |
to twist, coil, or wrap around.
Ivy was twining the lamppost.- similar words:
- enwrap, twirl, wrap, wreathe
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| related words: |
kink, lock |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be or become coiled or twisted (often fol. by "around").
The plant twines around the trunk of a tree as it climbs.- synonyms:
- coil, entwine, intertwine, twist, wind
- similar words:
- climb, interweave, snarl, tangle
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| definition 2: |
to follow or take a winding path, as a river.
- synonyms:
- coil, snake, wind
- similar words:
- meander, worm, zigzag
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| related words: |
wind, wrap |
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