verbπShare(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide."The shepherd twines the lambs from the flock, separating them for shearing. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart."The children twined from the playground after the bell rang. "actionpastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries)."Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war."communicationorganizationworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be paired or suited."Example Sentence: "This wine twines perfectly with the rich flavors of the cheese." "beingfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give birth to twins."The farmer's cow rarely twines, but this year she gave birth to twin calves. "familybiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be born at the same birth."Because they twines (were born twins), the sisters share a special bond that only they understand. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA twist; a convolution."The twine of the kite string became tangled, creating a confusing knot. "structurewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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 gardener used several twines to tie the tomato plants to their stakes. "materialutilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of twining or winding round."The garden hose has a series of twines after being improperly stored. "actionprocessnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIntimate and suggestive dance gyrations."The couple's slow dance had suggestive twines, making everyone else in the room a little uncomfortable. "dancesexentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weave together."The artist twined the colorful threads together to create a beautiful tapestry. "natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body."The ivy twines around the old brick chimney. "natureactionprocessmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind about; to embrace; to entwine."The ivy twines around the old brick wall of the school building. "natureplantactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mutually twist together; to become mutually involved; to intertwine."The ivy twines around the old oak tree, slowly covering its trunk. "actionnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander."The ivy twines around the old brick wall. "natureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally."Many plants twine."natureplantbiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn round; to revolve."The cat twines around my legs, hoping for attention. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change the direction of."The path twines through the forest, making it hard to see where you're going. "directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mingle; to mix."The flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg twines beautifully in the apple pie filling. "actionnatureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
