1
: a strong string of two or more strands twisted together
2
archaic
: a twined or interlaced part or object
3
archaic
: an act of twining, interlacing, or embracing
twined; twining
1
a
: to twist together
b
: to form by twisting : weave
2
a
: interlace
the girl twined her hands—
John Buchan
John Buchan
b
: to cause to encircle or enfold something
c
: to cause to be encircled
1
: to coil about a support
2
: to stretch or move in a sinuous manner : meander
the river twines through the valley
twiner
noun
twined; twining
chiefly Scotland
: to cause (one) to lose possession : deprive
twined him of his nose—J. C. Ransom
J. C. Ransom
chiefly Scotland
: part
you and me must twine—R. L. Stevenson
R. L. StevensonSynonyms
Examples of twine in a Sentence
Noun
The package was wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine.
a strong piece of twine
Verb (1)
the snake silently twined around the tree trunk
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
With the new Google Maps update, the app will automatically recommend pit stops along your route, whether that means grabbing a croissant whilst on a stroll through Paris, or checking out the world’s largest ball of twine during a Kansas road trip.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
This gorgeous twining vine produces oodles of colorful blooms throughout the summer, which—if pollinated—form flattened pods that can be eaten like other green beans.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
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Noun
Larger bits of detritus, like empty potting soil bags, can be thrown in the trash, while bits of cotton twine and other biodegradable items can be composted.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
With the new Google Maps update, the app will automatically recommend pit stops along your route, whether that means grabbing a croissant whilst on a stroll through Paris, or checking out the world’s largest ball of twine during a Kansas road trip.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Doree is lavish and royal with golden pillars and a twining wine cellar at its center.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
This gorgeous twining vine produces oodles of colorful blooms throughout the summer, which—if pollinated—form flattened pods that can be eaten like other green beans.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
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“Twine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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