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[ verb ] spin or twist together so as to form a cord

Examples

"intertwine the ribbons" "Twine the threads into a rope"

Used in print

(Mary Savage, Just for Tonight....)

It enclosed her clammy hands and twined around her ankles .

(Jean Mercier, Whatever You Do, Don't Panic....)

Jennie and Miranda twined themselves around me , murmuring endearments .

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[ verb ] make by twisting together or intertwining

Examples

"twine a strong rope"

Related terms

make intertwine

3
[ verb ] coil around

Examples

"Wisteria twining the fence posts"

Related terms

climb surround twist

4
[ verb ] wrap or coil around

Synonyms

wrap roll wind

Examples

"roll your hair around your finger" "Twine the thread around the spool"

5
[ verb ] spoil the appearance of

Examples

"The vandals disfigured the statue"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 19906
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[ noun ] a lightweight cord

Synonyms

string

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