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Meaning of Twain | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
tweɪn

Definitions

  1. A standard software protocol and applications programming interface (API) that regulates communication between software applications and imaging devices such as scanners and digital cameras.
  2. Pair, couple.
  3. A surname.
  4. A census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States.

Equivalents

العربية تواين
Svenska tvenne

Examples

“The susceptible twain, on the search for adventure, dropped in.”
“The twain immediately proffered their companionship. ‘I will come with you,’ said Mr Lessingham. ‘And I,’ echoed Sydney.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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