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twine

/twaɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long, thin, flexible rope or cord, typically made of natural fiber or twine.

    - "He used a length of twine to tie his shoes."
    - "The fisherman cast his net with a long twine."
    - "They used twine to secure the boxes."
Pronunciation
  1. /twaɪn/



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  2. /twaɪn/



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  3. /twaɪn/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with twine
wine , dine , mine , shine
Variants
List of all variants of twine that leads to same result
twine , twines , twinier , twiniest , twiny , twined , twiner , twiners , twining
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English twyn, from twynan 'to plait'.

Trivia
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  1. Twine was used extensively in ancient Egypt for mummification.

  2. The Guinness World Record for the longest length of twine was 11,340 meters (37,176 feet) long.

  3. Twine was used to make the ropes for the first successful ascents of Mount Everest in 1953.

Related Concepts
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  1. rope: Twine is a type of rope, but it is typically thinner and more flexible than other types of rope.

  2. cord: Twine is a type of cord, used for various purposes such as tying, securing, and weaving.

Culture
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Twine has been used for various purposes in human history, including tying, weaving, and making rope. In literature, twine is often used metaphorically to represent connections or bonds. For example, in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the main character Mary Lennox uses twine to mend a broken garden gate, symbolizing her healing and growth.

How to Memorize "twine"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, thin, flexible rope or cord. Visualize the texture and feel of twine in your hands.
    - Think about how twine is used in everyday life, such as tying shoes or securing boxes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'twine' with the image of a long, thin, flexible rope or cord.
    - Think about how twine is used to connect or bind things together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'twine' starts with the letter 't', which sounds like 'thin' and 'thread'.
    - Think of the word 'twine' as a type of 'thin' rope or cord.

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