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

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