Twine

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. A twist; a convolution.
   countable, uncountable
3. 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.
   countable, uncountable
4. The act of twining or winding round.
   countable, uncountable
5. Intimate and suggestive dance gyrations.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Not Typhon huge ending in ſnaky twine:”

“The orioles like⟳ to build⟳ the framework of twine, and it is marvelous how they will loop this around a twig almost as evenly knotted as if crocheted[…]”

“The Colewort's rankness, but with amorous twine / Clasps the tall Elm”

“1965, Wilson Pickett, 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 …”

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