twine

🇺🇸 /twaɪn/ 🇬🇧 /twaɪn/
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noun
R

A thin, strong string made by twisting together two or more strands.

I used a piece of twine to tie the package shut.

verb
R

To wrap something around an object by twisting or coiling.

She twined the twine around the handle of the basket.

translation

n. A thin, strong string made by twisting together two or more strands.
v. To wrap something around an object by twisting or coiling.

Word Forms

3rd Present twines
Progressive twining
Past twined
Perfect twined
Plural twines