twine

• Substantiv, das einen leichten Strick oder festen Faden bezeichnet, der durch Zusammendrehen von Fasern wie Baumwolle, Jute oder synthetischen Fasern hergestellt wird.

A noun referring to a lightweight cord or strong thread made by twisting together strands of material such as cotton, jute, or synthetic fibers.

1. Lightweight cordB1formal

   A thin, strong string or cord made by twisting strands together.

   Bindfaden

   • She tied the package with a piece of twine.
   • The gardener used twine to support the tomato plants.
   • He cut a length of twine to hang the picture.

   Synonymecordlinestringthreadyarn

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zusammenzudrehen oder umeinander zu winden, oder sich auf gewundene, sich schlängelnde Weise zu bewegen.

A verb used to indicate the act of twisting or winding something together, or to move in a winding or twisting manner.

1. Spin, wind, or twist togetherB2formal

   To twist or wind multiple strands together to form a single thread or cord.

   Zwirnen

   • She twined the three strands of wool into a thick rope.
   • The fibers were carefully twined together to create a strong thread.
   • He twined the wires to secure the connection.

   Synonymebraidcoilentwineinterlaceintertwinetwistweavewind

   Antonymestraightenuncoiluntwineuntwistunwind

2. Arrange or coil aroundB2formal

   To wrap or coil something around an object or surface.

   Umschlingen

   • Ivy twined around the old stone wall.
   • She twined her hair around her finger nervously.
   • The snake twined itself around the branch.

   Synonymecoilencircleenfoldentwineloopsurroundtwistwindwrap

   Antonymestraightenuncoiluntwineunwrap

3. Make by twisting together or intertwiningB2formal

   To create something by twisting or intertwining materials.

   Zusammenflechten

   • The artisan twined a beautiful basket from reeds.
   • They twined a garland of flowers for the celebration.
   • He twined a rope from the available fibers.

   Synonymebraidentwineinterlaceintertwineplaittwistweave

4. Form into a spiral shapeB2formal

   To shape something into a spiral or coil.

   Zu einer Spirale formen

   • The smoke twined upward in a spiral pattern.
   • She twined the ribbon into a spiral for decoration.
   • The path twined through the forest in a winding route.

   Synonymecoilcurlloopspiraltwistwind