English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Twine

Twine (n.)

A twist; a convolution.

Twine (n.)

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.

Twine (n.)

The act of twining or winding round.

Twine (n.)

To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen.

Twine (n.)

To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.

Twine (n.)

To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.

Twine (n.)

To change the direction of.

Twine (n.)

To mingle; to mix.

Twine (v. i.)

To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved.

Twine (v. i.)

To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.

Twine (v. i.)

To turn round; to revolve.

Twine (v. i.)

To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; as, many plants twine.