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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

  • (..) She won't. At least until l wrap up this big deal with her father. Hey, Mr. V. And look, there they are. The fen-phen twins. They're hot. What, are you blind? That's Heather and Megan Vandergeld. Your sworn enemies since you were like, l don't know. Eight? (..)
    2004 White Chicks