twine

• Nom désignant une cordelette légère ou un fil résistant obtenu en tordant ensemble des fibres telles que le coton, le jute ou des fibres synthétiques.

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.

   ficelle

   • 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.

   Synonymescordlinestringthreadyarn

• Verbe indiquant l'action de tordre ou d'enrouler ensemble, ou de se mouvoir de manière sinueuse ou entortillée.

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.

   tresser, entrelacer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbraidcoilentwineinterlaceintertwinetwistweavewind

   Antonymesstraightenuncoiluntwineuntwistunwind

2. Arrange or coil aroundB2formal

   To wrap or coil something around an object or surface.

   Enrouler autour

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

   Synonymescoilencircleenfoldentwineloopsurroundtwistwindwrap

   Antonymesstraightenuncoiluntwineunwrap

3. Make by twisting together or intertwiningB2formal

   To create something by twisting or intertwining materials.

   tresser en entrelaçant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbraidentwineinterlaceintertwineplaittwistweave

4. Form into a spiral shapeB2formal

   To shape something into a spiral or coil.

   Enrouler en spirale

   • 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.

   Synonymescoilcurlloopspiraltwistwind