n. | 1. | A twist; a convolution. | |||
2. | A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string. | ||||
3. | The act of twining or winding round.
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v. t. | 1. | To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; | |||
2. | To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body. | ||||
3. | To wind about; to embrace; to entwine. | ||||
4. | To change the direction of. | ||||
5. | To mingle; to mix. | ||||
v. i. | 1. | To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved. | |||
2. | To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander. | ||||
3. | To turn round; to revolve. | ||||
4. | To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; |
Noun | 1. | twine - a lightweight cord Synonyms: string |
Verb | 1. | twine - spin or twist together so as to form a cord; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope" Antonyms: untwine - undo what has been twined together; "untwine the strings" |
2. | twine - coil around; "Wisteria twining the fence posts" | |
3. | twine - wrap or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool" | |
4. | twine - make by twisting together or intertwining; "twine a rope" | |
5. | twine - form into a spiral shape; "The cord is all twisted" |