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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Twine \Twine\ (tw[imac]n), n. [AS. tw[imac]n, properly, a
twisted or double thread; akin to D. twijn, Icel. tvinni;
from twi-. See {Twice}, and cf. {Twin}.]
1. A twist; a convolution.
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Typhon huge, ending in snaky twine. --Milton.
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2. 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.
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3. The act of twining or winding round. --J. Philips.
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{Twine reeler}, a kind of machine for twisting twine; a kind
of mule, or spinning machine.
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