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intertwine

1 of 1verb
/ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/
Forms:intertwines,intertwining,intertwined,intertwined
1

to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

  • Their fingers intertwined as they walked along the beach.
  • The roots of the trees intertwined beneath the surface, providing stability in the forest.
  • The dance performance featured intricate movements, with the dancers' bodies intertwining gracefully.
  • As the ropes intertwined, the sailors secured the ship to the dock.
  • The vines seemed to naturally intertwine, forming a lush and intricate pattern along the garden fence.
Synonyms:
laceenlaceinterlacetwineentwine
Antonyms:
untwine
2

to twist or weave things together in a way that creates a complex and interconnected structure

transitive
  • The artist skillfully intertwined the branches to create a woven sculpture.
  • She carefully intertwined the strands of thread to form a decorative pattern.
  • The gardener intentionally intertwined the vines to cover the trellis.
  • Using a special technique, the craftsperson intertwined different colors of yarn in the weaving.
  • The designer intricately intertwined metal wires to form an abstract and elegant structure.
Synonyms:
loop