Twine (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 by twisting together or intertwining; "twine a rope".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Form into a spiral shape; "The cord is all twisted".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Vines twine around the trellis for support as they grow.
- The thick rope began to twine under the immense weight.
- Wires twine together to form an electrical connection.
- A thin wire twines tightly around the base of the small figurine.
- Plant stems twine around each other for structural support.