Twine

Word TWINE
Character 5
Hyphenation twine
Pronunciations /twaɪn/

Definitions and meanings of "Twine"

What do we mean by twine?

To twist together (threads, for example); intertwine. intransitive verb

To form by twisting, intertwining, or interlacing. intransitive verb

To encircle or coil about. intransitive verb

To wind, coil, or wrap around something. intransitive verb

To become twisted, interlaced, or interwoven. intransitive verb

To go in a winding course; twist about. intransitive verb

To wind or coil about something. intransitive verb

A strong string or cord made of two or more threads twisted together. noun

Something formed by twining. noun

A double thread; a thread made of two strands twisted; hence, any coarse strand or cord, or, by extension, a fabric woven of such threads; in modern use, a cord composed of several strands, especially when made of hemp or manila; also, a strong thread made of hemp or cotton, used in sewing sails. noun

The act of twining or twisting; spinning. noun

A curving, winding, or twisting movement or form; a convolution; a coil; a twist. noun

A clasping; an embrace. noun

An intertwining or interlacing; a tangle; a snarl. noun

Duality. noun

Consisting of double (usually coarse) thread; specifically, consisting or made of twine. See I., 1.

To make double, as thread, by twisting two strands together; hence, to twist; intertwine.

To form of twisted threads or filaments; make by intertwining; in general, to weave.

To wind or coil about something, as in clasping or embracing it; wreathe; coil.

To encircle; entwine; curl around.

A twist; a convolution.

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.

The act of twining or winding round.

Intimate and suggestive dance gyrations.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Twine

The word "twine" in example sentences

By cord he means something strong, almost what we call twine; a thin cord he always calls a string; his twine is the lightest sort of string. ❋ Henry Louis (1921)

Pull up on the camera until the twine is taut and vertical shake is a thing of the past, along with significant dampening of horizontal shake. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Erik packed up all the cardboard in twine to get it ready for recycling tomorrow. ❋ Drewan (2006)

"Nu?" said Zaretsky, in his cracked voice, cutting the twine from the bundle and unfolding a feather bed. ❋ Unknown (1920)

The twine is woven into rugs, mats, sacks, ropes, harness, even to the bits, and dainty little purses, which tourists buy up like precious articles. ❋ Unknown (1888)

Or much shorter, I’m so sick of the gun-rights canard that because I can kill someone with twine in the form of a garotte, that twine is of equal social risk and harm as a handgun. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We bundle the newspapers but do not tie them in twine, which is always the temptation. ❋ Don Delillo (2008)

Then we did newspapers including glossy inserts but were careful not to tie the bundles in twine, which is always the temptation. ❋ Don Delillo (2008)

I just looking at a postcard underneath two sheets of cardboard wrapped in twine. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The twine was the same the Woodpeckers had used in removing brush from the Valley. ❋ William F. Weld (2002)

At the top of the twine was a slip knot and in a sly way Uncle Marion would twist the cord before asking the question. ❋ Work Projects Administration (N/A)

They are usually placed sixteen inches apart, and crossbars extending about an inch over the outer runner on either side are lashed across the runners by means of thongs of sealskin or heavy twine, which is passed through holes bored into the crossbars and the runners. ❋ Dillon Wallace (1901)

We also learnt the delightful Cumbrian word "twine" meaning to whinge or whine. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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