Twine
WordNet
noun
(1) A lightweight cord
verb
(2) Form into a spiral shape
"The cord is all twisted"
(3) Spin or twist together so as to form a cord
"Intertwine the ribbons"
"Twine the threads into a rope"
(4) Make by twisting together or intertwining
"Twine a rope"
(5) Wrap or coil around
"Roll your hair around your finger"
"Twine the thread around the spool"
(6) Coil around
"Wisteria twining the fence posts"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A twist; a convolution.
- A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.
- The act of twining or winding round.
- Intimate and suggestive dance gyrations.
- 1965 Pickett, Wilson, Don't Fight It (blues song), BMI Music.
- The way you jerk, the way you do the twine / You're too much, baby; I'd like to make you mine [...]
- 1965 Pickett, Wilson, Don't Fight It (blues song), BMI Music.