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The correct spelling is twinned.

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verb

Say it like: Twi-nne-d

The correct spelling is twinned. (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.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide.
  2. 2.(obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart.
  3. 3.(usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries).
  4. 4.To be paired or suited.
  5. 5.To give birth to twins.

adjective

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

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