twine
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for different purposes.
Pronunciation
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twynIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtwaɪn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
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.
The act of twining or winding round.
Intimate and suggestive dance gyrations.
A twist; a convolution.
verb
Arrange or or coil around
transitive
To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.
intransitive
To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.
transitive
To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.
intransitive
To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved; to intertwine.
Spin, wind, or twist together
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: 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.
Used this way, twine is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: strong thread composed of two
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