First Known Use: before 12th century
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1twine
noun \ˈtwīn\
: a string made of two or more threads twisted together
Full Definition of TWINE
1
: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
2
archaic : a twined or interlaced part or object
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Origin of TWINE
Middle English twin, from Old English twīn; akin to Middle Dutch twijn twine, Old English twā two
2twine
verb
twinedtwin·ing
Definition of TWINE
transitive verb
1
a : to twist together b : to form by twisting : weave
2
a : interlace <the girl twined her hands — John Buchan> b : to cause to encircle or enfold something c : 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>
— twin·er noun
First Known Use of TWINE
13th century
3twine
verb
twinedtwin·ing
Definition of TWINE
transitive verb
chiefly Scottish : to cause (one) to lose possession : deprive <twined him of his nose — J. C. Ransom>
intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish : part <you and me must twine — R. L. Stevenson>
Origin of TWINE
alteration of Scots twin, from Middle English twinnen, from twin double
First Known Use: 1722
TWINED Defined for Kids
1twine
noun \ˈtwīn\
Definition of TWINE for Kids
: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
2twine
verb
twinedtwin·ing
Definition of TWINE for Kids
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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