Intertwine (Verb)
Meaning 1
Spin, wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Make lacework by knotting or looping.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 3
Make a loop in; "loop a rope".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She carefully learned to intertwine the ends of the rope to create a secure loop for her sailing trip.
- To secure the knot, sailors would intertwine the main rope with a smaller cord for added stability.
- In rock climbing, it's essential to intertwine the rope ends correctly to prevent any accidents.
- To create a pulley system, engineers had to intertwine multiple ropes at specific points.
- Rescuers intertwined the rescue rope with a harness to help lower the stranded hiker to safety.