twine
twine Lexical Profile
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• noun
A strong thread or string composed of two or more strands of hemp, cotton, or synthetic material twisted together.
"He secured the cardboard boxes with several loops of rough brown twine."
A complex tangle or twisted arrangement of something.
"The old stone wall was nearly hidden beneath a thick twine of creeping ivy."
• verb
To wind or spiral around something.
"The morning glory rapidly twines around the wooden lattice during the summer months."
To interlace or weave strands together.
"She twined the brightly colored ribbons into her daughter's hair for the festival."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'twīn' meaning 'double thread', which is closely related to 'twā' (two). It shares its etymological roots with the words 'twin' and 'twist'.
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