| twine |
noun |
A twist; a convolution., 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., To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen., To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body., To wind about; to embrace; to entwine., To change the direction of., To mingle; to mix., To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved., To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander., To turn round; to revolve., To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; as, many plants twine. |