twin
noun
1. either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
Definition categories: person, sib, sibling
2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini
Similar word(s): gemini
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
3. a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho
Definition categories: object
4. a duplicate copy
Similar word(s): counterpart, similitude
Definition categories: man–made, duplicate, duplication
Sentences with twin as a noun:
- the twin boys
- twin socks
verb
1. duplicate or match
- The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse
Similar word(s): duplicate, parallel
Definition categories: stative, agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally
2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Similar word(s): couple, match, mate, pair
Definition categories: contact, join
3. grow as twins
- twin crystals
Definition categories: change, grow
4. give birth to twins
Definition categories: body, bear, birth, deliver, have
Sentences with twin as a verb:
- Placetown in England is twinned with Machinville in France.
- For example, Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war.