twine
UK: twaɪn | US: twaɪn
n. a strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together
vt. to twist or wind together
vi. to coil or spiral around something
twine = twi<two> + ne<twist>
- twi<two>: From Old English twi-, meaning "two" or "double," related to the concept of pairing or doubling.
- ne<twist>: From Old English -n(e), a suffix indicating action or result, here implying twisting or winding.
Etymology Origin:
The word twine originates from Old English twīn, meaning "double thread," derived from the Proto-Germanic twiznaz ("of two strands"). The core idea is the intertwining of two strands to form a stronger whole, reflecting its literal and figurative uses in weaving, binding, or coiling. Over time, it retained its dual-structure connotation while expanding to verbs describing twisting motions.
She used twine to tie the package securely.
The vines twine around the fence posts.
He carefully twined the ribbons together for decoration.
The old rope was made of hemp twine.
The path twines through the forest like a serpent.