twine

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее легкий шнур или прочную нить, полученную скручиванием вместе волокон таких материалов, как хлопок, джут или синтетические волокна.esSustantivo que designa una cuerda o hilo resistente y delgado, formado retorciendo fibras de materiales como algodón, yute o fibras sintéticas.frNom désignant une cordelette légère ou un fil résistant obtenu en tordant ensemble des fibres telles que le coton, le jute ou des fibres synthétiques.deSubstantiv, das einen leichten Strick oder festen Faden bezeichnet, der durch Zusammendrehen von Fasern wie Baumwolle, Jute oder synthetischen Fasern hergestellt wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um fio leve ou cordão resistente, obtido torcendo-se juntas fibras de materiais como algodão, juta ou fibras sintéticas.zh名词，指由棉花、黄麻或合成纤维等多股纤维捻合而成的细绳或结实的线。arاسم يدل على خيط قوي أو حبل رفيع يُصنع بجدل ألياف مثل القطن أو الجوت أو الألياف الصناعية معًا. ويُستخدم عمومًا للربط أو التغليف أو الحزم.

1. Lightweight cord B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruШпагатesbramantefrficelledeBindfadenptBarbantezh细绳arخيط سميك

   Synonymes: cordlinestringthreadyarn

• twines plural form
• twines' possessive plural form
• twine's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия скручивания или обвивания чего-либо вместе, или движения извилистым или скручивающимся образом.esVerbo que denota la acción de enrollar o envolver algo junto, o de moverse de manera sinuosa o retorcida.frVerbe indiquant l'action de tordre ou d'enrouler ensemble, ou de se mouvoir de manière sinueuse ou entortillée.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zusammenzudrehen oder umeinander zu winden, oder sich auf gewundene, sich schlängelnde Weise zu bewegen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de enrolar ou entrelaçar coisas juntas, formando um conjunto torcido, ou o ato de mover-se de maneira sinuosa ou enrolada.zh动词，表示将某物缠绕、捻合或盘绕在一起，也指以弯曲或缠绕的方式移动。arفعل يدل على لفّ شيء أو جدله مع شيء آخر، أو الالتفاف والانطواء حول شيء ما، أو السير والتحرك بشكل متعرّج أو ملتوٍ.

1. Spin, wind, or twist together B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкручиватьesTorcer, enrollar o entrelazarfrtresser, entrelacerdeZwirnenptTorcerzh搓，绞，缠绕arجدل الخيوط

   Synonymes: braidcoilentwineinterlaceintertwinetwistweavewind

   Antonymes: straightenuncoiluntwineuntwistunwind

2. Arrange or coil around B2 formal

   To wrap or coil something around an object or surface.

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

   ruОбвиватьesEnrollar o rodearfrEnrouler autourdeUmschlingenptEnrolarzh缠绕arلَفّ حول

   Synonymes: coilencircleenfoldentwineloopsurroundtwistwindwrap

   Antonymes: straightenuncoiluntwineunwrap

3. Make by twisting together or intertwining B2 formal

   To create something by twisting or intertwining materials.

   • 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.

   ruСплестиestrenzarfrtresser en entrelaçantdeZusammenflechtenptEntrelaçarzh编织arجَدَلَ

   Synonymes: braidentwineinterlaceintertwineplaittwistweave

4. Form into a spiral shape B2 formal

   To shape something into a spiral or coil.

   • 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.

   ruСкручиватьesdar forma de espiralfrEnrouler en spiraledeZu einer Spirale formenptEnrolar em espiralzh缠绕arلف على شكل حلزوني

   Synonymes: coilcurlloopspiraltwistwind

• twined past participle
• twined past simple
• twining present participle
• twines third person singular