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

  • (..) - I'm sorry, Dad. I have to take this. - Take it. Take it. - Hello. Miranda? - My flight has been canceled. It's some absurd weather problem. I need to get home tonight. The twins have a recital tomorrow morning at school. - What? - At school! - Absolutely. Let me see what I can do. - Good. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada
  • (..) Where's that piece of paper I had in my hand yesterday morning? The girls need new surfboards or boogie boards or something for spring break. - Hello. - The twins also need flip-flops. - Ow! - Oh, my gosh! Pick up my shoes from Blahnik, and then go get Patricia. - Who's that? (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada