Definitions

twine

[twahyn] / twaɪn /

NOUN

rope, cord

Synonyms

STRONGEST

yarn

STRONG

braid coil convolution cordage knot snarl string tangle thread twist whorl

Antonyms

STRONG

line order

VERB

coil, twist together

Synonyms

STRONG

bend braid corkscrew curl encircle enmesh entangle entwine interlace interweave knit loop meander plait spiral splice surround tangle twist undulate weave wind wrap wreathe

Antonyms

STRONG

divide exclude explain let go separate straighten untangle untwist

Example Sentences

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But on that day, the trail didn’t seem to be any bigger than a twine string.

From Literature

Opal fell asleep faster this time, one hand twined in the gold, the other clutching some straw.

From Literature

He twined round Nim’s feet in a prickly hug.

From Literature

For now, all there is to see is a staked out area, with posts connected by twine.

From BBC

The kitchen cats twined around his feet, begging for a snack.

From Literature