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

A strong string or cord made from two or more threads twisted together.

"She tied the parcel with garden twine."

verb

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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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wind roll string twist wrap lace distort enlace entwine interlace intertwine

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Rhymes for twine

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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