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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

  • (..) - You are a phantom. - Ah, if you say so... Oh, hey! Check it out! Think again this bold action. Scary, huh? - It's like, we're twins. - Yeah, scary. - So, where is Penny? - She was kidnapped by the green-eyed man. Kidnapped? This is terrible! She could be in grave... (..)
    2008 Bolt