twine

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /twaɪn/

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Noun

Singular twine

Plural twines

1. (countable) A twine is a strong thread that is made of several smaller strands that are twisted together.

Verb

Plain form twine

Third-person singular twines

Past tense twined

Past participle twined

Present participle twining

1. (transitive) If you twine things, you wind them together.
   • Synonyms: wind, entwine and lace