twine

TWINE, verb transitive 1. To twist; to wind, as one thread or cord around another, or as any flexible substance around another, or as any flexible substance around another body; as fine twined linen. Exodus 39:2. 2. To unite closely; to cling to; to embrace. 3. To gird; to wrap closely about. Let wreaths of triumph now my temples twine TWINE, verb intransitive To unite closely, or by interposition of parts. Friends now fast sworn, who twine in love-- 1. To wind; to bend; to make turns. As rivers, though they bend and twine-- 2. To turn round; as, her spindles twine TWINE, noun A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together; used for binding small parcels, and for sewing sails to their bolt-ropes, etc. twine of a stronger kind is used for nets. 1. A twist; a convolution; as Typhon's snaky twine 2. Embrace; act of winding round.