Definition of twine

• n. - A twist; a convolution.
• n. - 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.
• n. - The act of twining or winding round.
• n. - To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen.
• n. - To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.
• n. - To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.
• n. - To change the direction of.
• n. - To mingle; to mix.
• v. i. - To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved.
• v. i. - To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.
• v. i. - To turn round; to revolve.
• v. i. - To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; as, many plants twine.