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twine

UK
/twaɪn/
US
/twaɪn/

Translations

twinenoun
twines
pl
ficelleSurtout pour une corde fine servant à attacher ou à lier.
She used twine to tie the package securely before sending it off.
Elle a utilisé de la ficelle pour attacher solidement le colis avant de l’envoyer.
Additional translations
cordeletteVariante plus neutre, surtout pour une petite corde fine.
enroulementSens rare pour une torsion ou un enroulement.
Synonyms
rope
cord
thread
line
yarn
filament
string
twineverb
twined
Past Simple
twined
Past Participle
twining
Gerund
UK
/twaɪn/
US
/twaɪn/
enlacerQuand on entoure quelqu’un ou quelque chose avec les bras ou autre chose.
He twined his arms around her shoulders for a warm embrace.
Il a enlacé ses bras autour de ses épaules pour une étreinte chaleureuse.
enroulerQuand quelque chose s’enroule autour d’un autre élément.
The vine twined around the old oak tree.
La vigne s’est enroulée autour du vieux chêne.
torsaderQuand on entrelace ou tord ensemble des fils ou des brins.
She twined the colorful threads to create a beautiful bracelet.
Elle a torsadé les fils colorés pour créer un joli bracelet.
Additional translations
serpenterPour un trajet, un chemin ou un cours sinueux.
Synonyms
intertwine
weave
braid
entwine
twist
twineadjective
Used attributively to describe something made of or relating to twine.
de ficelleSe dit d’un objet fabriqué avec de la ficelle.
He carried a twine basket full of apples.
Il portait un panier de ficelle rempli de pommes.
Synonyms
helixed
helical
plaited
braided
entwined
intertwined
wound
winding
spiralled
spiral
coiled
twisted
twining
twined

Definitions

twinenoun
A strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.
She used twine to tie the package securely before sending it off.
A lightweight cord made of natural or synthetic fibers, often used for tying or binding.
The gardener used twine to support the growing tomato plants.
A twist, coil, or instance of winding something around or together.
The twine of the rope around the pole was secure.
twineverb
To twist together or interweave strands or threads.
She twined the colorful threads to create a beautiful bracelet.
To wind or coil around something.
The vine twined around the old oak tree.
To encircle or enfold something or someone.
He twined his arms around her shoulders for a warm embrace.
To move, extend, or run in a winding or sinuous course.
The narrow path twines through the forest.
twineadjective
Made of, consisting of, or relating to twine.
He carried a twine basket full of apples.
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