bine

/baɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant with long, thin stems and small, star-shaped flowers, especially a bindweed or a morning glory

“The bine was climbing up the wall and needed to be removed.”

2. verb

to train (a climbing plant) to grow along a support, such as a trellis

“The gardener learned how to bine the morning glories.”

3. verb

to twist or turn (something) in a spiral shape

“The rope was bined around the post.”

Synonyms

  • bindweed
  • morning glory

Antonyms

  • non-climbing plant
  • unwinding