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The correct spelling is twines.
How to pronounce twines
verb
Say it like: Twi-nes
The correct spelling is twines. (obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide. For example: "Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war."
Usage Examples
“Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war.”
“Many plants twine.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide.
- 2.(obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart.
- 3.(usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries).
- 4.To be paired or suited.
- 5.To give birth to twins.
noun
- 1.A twist; a convolution.
- 2.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.The act of twining or winding round.
- 4.Intimate and suggestive dance gyrations.
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