twin
Pronunciation: (twin), [key]
— n., adj., v., twinned, twin•ning.
—n.
- either of two children or animals brought forth at a birth.
- either of two persons or things closely related to or closely resembling each other.
- See
- Also calleda type of hotel accommodation with twin beds, for occupancy by two persons. Cf.(def. 13).
- Also calleda compound crystal consisting of two or more parts or crystals definitely oriented each to the other; macle.
- the constellation or sign of Gemini.
—adj.
- being a twin or twins: twin sisters.
- being two persons or things closely related to or closely resembling each other.
- being one of a pair; identical: a twin bracelet; a twin peak.
- consisting of two similar parts or elements joined or connected: a twin vase.
- occurring in pairs; didymous.
- of the nature of a twin; hemitrope.
- twofold or double.
—v.t.
- to bring together in close relationship; pair; couple.
- to furnish a counterpart to or a replica of; match.
- to divide or convert into two, parts, similar items, etc.: The old movie palace will be twinned, making two smaller theaters.
- to link or combine with: The new grocery store is twinned with a restaurant.
- to form into a twin.
- to give birth to as twins.
—v.i.
- to give birth to twins.
- to be paired or coupled.
twin
Pronunciation: (twin), [key]
— twinned, twin•ning.
- twine.
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