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twinned

/twɪnd/

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verb

(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide.

Examples :

"The shepherd twinned the flock, separating the sheep into two smaller groups for easier management. "

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verb

(obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart.

Examples :

"Seeing the dark clouds rolling in, the farmer twinned (parted) from the fields to seek shelter in his home. "

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verb

(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."

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verb

To be paired or suited.

Examples :

"The matching bracelets were twinned to symbolize their close friendship. "

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verb

To give birth to twins.

Examples :

"The ewe twinned last spring, producing two healthy lambs. "

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verb

To be born at the same birth.

Examples :

"The puppies were twinned just minutes apart, so they look almost identical. "

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adjective

Produced at, or as if at, a single birth; united.

Examples :

"The twinned apartments shared a single balcony, making them feel like one large home. "

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