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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

  • (..) - Ka-chicka! Ka-chicka! Ka-chicka! Hey, where you been? I've been kinda lonely. Nobody to hang out with. I mean, except the Dinoco folks. And the twins. Of course. The ones that used to be your fans, but now they're my fans. Listen to what the twins think... Agh! Shoot! Boogity, boogity, boogity, (..)
    2006 Cars