twining Definition
- 1to twist together; interwind; interweave.
- 2to form by or as if by twisting together.
- 3Botany: to cause (a vine, for example) to grow by twisting around a support.
Using twining: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twining" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The vines were twining around the trellis.
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She twined her fingers together.
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The ivy twined itself around the tree trunk.
twining Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for twining
Phrases with twining
Example
Morning glory is a common twinning plant.
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Twinning crystals are often found in minerals like quartz and feldspar.
a line on a crystal that marks the boundary between two parts of the crystal that have grown together
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The twinning line on this crystal is very clear.
Summary: twining in Brief
The verb 'twining' [twahy-ning] means to twist together or interweave, as in 'The vines were twining around the trellis.' It can also refer to forming something by twisting together. In botany, it refers to causing a vine to grow by twisting around a support. The term extends into phrases like 'twinning plant,' which describes a plant that grows by twining around a support.
