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twine Synonyms
Another word for twine
Choosing another word for twine depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A strong thread or string composed of two or more strands of hemp, cotton, or synthetic material twisted together.
Usage Example
"He secured the cardboard boxes with several loops of rough brown string."
Strongest
string
cord
Strong
packthread
yarn
thread
line
Weak
rope
• verb (Context 2)
To wind or spiral around something.
Usage Example
"The morning glory rapidly twines around the wooden lattice during the summer months."
Strongest
wind
coil
spiral
twist
Strong
wrap
curl
wreathe
loop
• verb (Context 3)
To interlace or weave strands together.
Usage Example
"She twined the brightly colored ribbons into her daughter's hair for the festival."
Strongest
interlace
intertwine
weave
interweave
Strong
braid
plait
entwine
twist
knit
• noun (Context 4)
A complex tangle or twisted arrangement of something.
Usage Example
"The old stone wall was nearly hidden beneath a thick tangle of creeping ivy."
Strongest
tangle
Strong
snarl
entanglement
knot
mesh
web
Weak
maze
Opposites of twine
The opposite of twine shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
untwine
unwind
uncoil
unweave
untwist
unbraid
unwrap
unravel
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Twine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/twine