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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

(..) - We don’t know why She has lost the will to live. We need to operate quickly if we are to save the babies. Babies? She’s carrying twins. Ee-see-tah o y-doh. - Luke. - - Oh, Luke. - (..)
2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith