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twine

Pronunciation: /twʌɪn/

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Definition of twine

noun

[mass noun]
  • strong thread or string consisting of two or more strands of hemp or cotton twisted together.

verb

  • wind or cause to wind round something: [no object]:the plant will twine round its support [with object]:she twined her arms round his neck
  • [with object] interlace:a spray of jasmine was twined in her hair

Derivatives

twiner

noun

Origin:

Old English twīn 'thread, linen', from the Germanic base of twi- 'two'; related to Dutch twijn

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