Thesaurus: twine

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1. n. A twist; a convolution.
2. n. 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.
3. n. The act of twining or winding round.
4. n. To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen.
5. n. To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.
6. n. To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.
7. n. To change the direction of.
8. n. To mingle; to mix.
9. v. i. To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved.
10. v. i. To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.
11. v. i. To turn round; to revolve.
12. v. i. To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; as, many plants twine.