noun
twine
twyn
Twine (noun) means a strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together. Example: “She tied the parcel with garden twine.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- twines
- Third person singular
- twines
- Past tense
- twined
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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.
Synonyms
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untwine
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Rhymes for twine
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What does “twine” mean?
The word “twine” means a strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together. In plain terms, strong twisted string, or the act of winding around something.
How do you pronounce “twine”?
“Twine” is pronounced twyn (/twaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “twine” in a sentence?
Here is “twine” used in a sentence: “She tied the parcel with garden twine.”
What part of speech is “twine”?
Depending on how it is used, “twine” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “twine” come from?
The word “twine” comes from Old English. From Old English twīn ("double thread"), related to the ancient root for "two," since twine is made of threads twisted together.
How many meanings does “twine” have?
“Twine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.
