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intertwine

in·tert·wine

UK/ˌɪntəˈtwaɪn/ US/ˌɪntəɹˈtwaɪn/ uncommon

verb

1.

spin or twist together so as to form a cord

  • “intertwine the ribbons”
  • “Twine the threads into a rope”
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2.

make lacework by knotting or looping

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3.

make a loop in

  • “loop a rope”
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Origin

From inter- + twine.

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