To twist; to wind, as one thread or cord around another, or as any flexible substance around another, or as any flexible substance around another body; as fine twined linen. Exodus 39:2.

To unite closely; to cling to; to embrace.

To gird; to wrap closely about. Let wreaths of triumph now my temples twine.

To unite closely, or by interposition of parts. Friends now fast sworn, who twine in love-- .

To wind; to bend; to make turns. As rivers, though they bend and twine-- .

To turn round; as, her spindles twine.

A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together; used for binding small parcels, and for sewing sails to their bolt-ropesTwine of a stronger kind is used for nets.

A twist; a convolution; as Typhon’s snaky twine.

Embrace; act of winding round.