verb Download 🔗Share (obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide. Examples : "The shepherd twines the lambs from the flock, separating them for shearing. " action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart. Examples : "The children twined from the playground after the bell rang. " action past Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries). Examples : "Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war." communication organization world Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be paired or suited. Examples : "Example Sentence: "This wine twines perfectly with the rich flavors of the cheese." " being function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give birth to twins. Examples : "The farmer's cow rarely twines, but this year she gave birth to twin calves. " family biology sex Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be born at the same birth. Examples : "Because they twines (were born twins), the sisters share a special bond that only they understand. " family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A twist; a convolution. Examples : "The twine of the kite string became tangled, creating a confusing knot. " structure way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The gardener used several twines to tie the tomato plants to their stakes. " material utility item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of twining or winding round. Examples : "The garden hose has a series of twines after being improperly stored. " action process nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To weave together. Examples : "The artist twined the colorful threads together to create a beautiful tapestry. " nature action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body. Examples : "The ivy twines around the old brick chimney. " nature action process material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wind about; to embrace; to entwine. Examples : "The ivy twines around the old brick wall of the school building. " nature plant action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved; to intertwine. Examples : "The ivy twines around the old oak tree, slowly covering its trunk. " action nature process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander. Examples : "The ivy twines around the old brick wall. " nature action environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally. Examples : "Many plants twine." nature plant biology action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn round; to revolve. Examples : "The cat twines around my legs, hoping for attention. " action nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To change the direction of. Examples : "The path twines through the forest, making it hard to see where you're going. " direction action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To mingle; to mix. Examples : "The flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg twines beautifully in the apple pie filling. " action nature process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading