twine

Example Sentences

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And there it is—a rectangular package wrapped in brown paper and twine.

From Literature

Clara found a ball of thick twine, the same that had been used to bind the rolled-up backdrops and sections of carpet that had been propped against one wall.

From Literature

Like ivy twining up a wall, a tendril of fear snaked ’round Penelope’s heart.

From Literature

A ball of twine and an ample supply of dry kindling, neatly cut to length.

From Literature

On the whole, though, “The Manor of Dreams” is a swift and enjoyable read, increasingly spooky, with a surprising queer romance twining its way through.

From Los Angeles Times