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

  • (..) Woman: She'd better not bring TV dinners and sushi like she did in Aruba. Just because we look alike does not mean we think alike. I know, I know. You're the good twin. She's the evil one. Exactly. You're obviously the smart one. That's right, (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond