tineine

/tɪniːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to twist or turn something in a spiral motion.

“She tineined the rope to create a secure knot.”

2. noun

a twisted or turned shape, especially of rope or thread.

“The sailor admired the tineine of the rope as he tied the boat to the dock.”

3. adjective

having a twisted or turned shape.

“The tineine design of the fabric made it difficult to iron.”

Synonyms

  • spiral
  • turn
  • twist

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight