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/twɪnz/ · twins
noun
- Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling. The twins were inseparable as children.
- Either of two similar or closely related objects, entities etc. The twins in the movie were identical in appearance.
- A room in a hotel, guesthouse, etc. with two beds; a twin room. We booked a twin room for our stay at the hotel.
verb
- To separate, divide. The twins were twinned from their mother's womb.
- To split, part; to go away, depart. The twins twinned from each other after a fight.
- To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries). Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation.
noun
- A woman's breasts. She was self-conscious about her twins after the birth.
Did you know? The term 'twins' is often used to describe not only people but also objects or places that are identical or closely related, highlighting the versatility of the word.