noun
twine
twyn
noun
1
A strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.
"She tied the parcel with garden twine."
verb
1
To wind or twist around something.
"Ivy had twined itself around the old fence post."
"They twined their fingers together as they walked."
How to Use Twine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrong twisted string, or the act of winding around something.
Common pairings
a ball of twine
twine around
garden twine
Word Forms
twined past tense, twines plural, twines singular
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Etymology
From Old English twīn ("double thread"), related to the ancient root for "two," since twine is made of threads twisted together.