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Twine: meaning, definitions and examples

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twine

 

[ twaษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

crafting

A strong thread composed of two or more strands twisted together, used for various sewing and binding purposes.

Synonyms

cord, rope, string

Examples of usage

  • Please pass me the twine so I can tie up the package.
  • She wrapped the twine around the branches to create a rustic decoration.
Context #2 | Noun

gardening

A strong, lightweight string or cord often used for supporting plants or crops.

Synonyms

cord, rope, string

Examples of usage

  • She used twine to tie up the tomato plants to the stakes.
  • The farmer used twine to create a trellis for the climbing beans.
Context #3 | Verb

crafting

To twist together strands of material to form twine.

Synonyms

interlace, twist, weave

Examples of usage

  • She twined the fibers together to create a strong rope.
  • He twined the threads to make a decorative pattern.

Translations

Translations of the word "twine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ัƒะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sznurek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ‚‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ficelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuerda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ provรกzek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกnรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปณๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrvica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ band

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuerda

Word origin

The word 'twine' originated from the Old English word 'twฤซn', meaning 'thread, twine'. Twine has been used for centuries for various purposes such as binding, crafting, and supporting plants. Its versatility and strength have made it a valuable material in many industries.

See also: entwine, intertwine, twining.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,428, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.