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twin

Definition

  • noun: either one of two babies that are born at the same time to the same mother
  • noun: either of two offspring produced at a birth
  • verb: to bring (two things) together in close association
  • verb: to bring together in close association
  • usually used as '(be) twinned'
  • synonyms: couple

Examples

  • I found one glove but I can't find its 'twin'. [=I can't find the other glove]

  • the 'twin' goals of reducing oil dependence and protecting the environment

  • Our town 'is twinned' with a town of roughly the same size in France.

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Frank C. is in. Frank has bronchitis and is applying for a transfer to warmer climates. Drivers? -I talked to the Malloys. -Mormon twins? They're in Utah, off the job. They're having trouble filling the hours. -Waiting, sweetheart. -Good. Go. (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven