TWINE, v.t. 1. To twist; to wind, as one thread or cord around another, or as any flexible substance around another, or as any flexible substance around another body; as fine twined linen. Ex.39.2. To unite closely; to cling to; to embrace.3. To gird; to wrap closely about. Let wreaths of triumph now my temples twine.TWINE, v.i. To unite closely, or by interposition of parts. Friends now fast sworn, who twine in love--1. To wind; to bend; to make turns. As rivers, though they bend and twine--2. To turn round; as,her spindles twine.TWINE, n. A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together; used for binding small parcels, and for sewing sails to their bolt-ropes, &c. Twine of a stronger kind is used for nets. 1. A twist; a convolution; as Typhon's snaky twine.2. Embrace; act of winding round. |
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