TWINE
What does "TWINE" mean?
Strong thread or string made of two or more strands twisted together.
Meanings
- Strong string or cord formed of strands twisted together. She tied the parcel with brown twine and a neat double knot.
- To twist or wind together, or around something. Ivy had twined itself through every rung of the old ladder.
Word origin
From Old English 'twin', meaning a doubled or twisted thread, related to the root of 'two' and to the idea of two strands; cognate with Dutch 'twijn'.
Remember it
TWINE is two ('twi-') strands made one - the word literally hides 'twin' inside it.
A little poem
Two weak threads, alone, would fray-
but wound until they cannot tell
which strand is which, they hold the day.
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What it teaches
Strength is rarely one strong fiber; it is weak ones that refuse to let go of each other.
Quick facts
What does TWINE mean?
Strong thread or string made of two or more strands twisted together.
Is TWINE a valid word?
Yes — TWINE is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is TWINE?
TWINE has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does TWINE come from?
From Old English 'twin', meaning a doubled or twisted thread, related to the root of 'two' and to the idea of two strands; cognate with Dutch 'twijn'.
What can TWINE teach us?
Strength is rarely one strong fiber; it is weak ones that refuse to let go of each other.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.