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

  • (..) And you stay out of it! You don't know what's going on. Don't you remember? The little ones. Who grandfather helped with the calf twins. The cow breeder! Do you think he would hide Amos? What are you doing? Can't you see how mad Grandpa is? Agatha! (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo
  • (..) Let me go! I want to leave! I'm only here to tend your garden! Argh! Argh! Twins At The Zoo We need to arrest him. I can't shoot the animal while he's in the room. You're crazy! This animal is worth millions. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo