meaning of twine
1. A twist; a convolution.
2. A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.
3. The act of twining or winding round.
4. To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen.
5. To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.
6. To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.
7. To change the direction of.
8. To mingle; to mix.
9. To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved.
10. To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.
11. To turn round; to revolve.
12. To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; as, many plants twine.
13. a lightweight cord
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