CEFR B2

twine

noun

Meaning

Strong, thin string made by twisting together two or more strands of fiber.

Examples

She wrapped the gift box securely with brown paper and thick twine.
The package was held together by a simple knot of garden twine.

Synonyms: string, cord, rope, yarn

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twine (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /twaɪn/

Definition

Strong, thin string made by twisting together two or more strands of fiber.

Examples

She wrapped the gift box securely with brown paper and thick twine.
The package was held together by a simple knot of garden twine.
He found a ball of twine in the garage and used it to bundle the old newspapers.

Synonyms of twine

Words with a similar meaning to twine:

string
cord
rope
yarn

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