Twine: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งต
twine
[ twaษชn ]
crafting
A strong thread composed of two or more strands twisted together, used for various sewing and binding purposes.
Synonyms
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.
gardening
A strong, lightweight string or cord often used for supporting plants or crops.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "twine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corda
- fio
- barbante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnur
๐ฎ๐ฉ tali
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพััะทะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ sznurek
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใ
๐ซ๐ท ficelle
๐ช๐ธ cuerda
๐น๐ท ip
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุจู
๐จ๐ฟ provรกzek
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกnรบra
๐จ๐ณ ็ปณๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrvica
๐ฎ๐ธ band
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ip
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuerda
Etymology
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.
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