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The correct spelling is twining.
How to pronounce twining
verb
Say it like: Twi-nin-g
The correct spelling is twining. (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 layout or motion that twines.
- 2.Complaining or grumbling
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