Definition of twine

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twine    (twn) KEY 

VERB:
twined, twin·ing, twines
VERB:
tr.

1. To twist together (threads, for example); intertwine.
2. To form by twisting, intertwining, or interlacing.
3. To encircle or coil about: The fence post was twined by vines.
4. To wind, coil, or wrap around something: "She was twining a wisp of hair very slowly around her fingers" (Anne Tyler).

VERB:
intr.

1. To become twisted, interlaced, or interwoven.
2. To go in a winding course; twist about: a stream twining through the forest.

NOUN:

1. A strong string or cord made of two or more threads twisted together.
2. Something formed by twining: a twine of bread dough.
3. A tangle; a knot.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English twinen, from twin, twine, from Old English twn, double thread; see dwo- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
twiner(Noun)