twins Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
  2. noun the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20
    Gemini; Gemini the Twins.
  3. noun either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
    twin.
  4. noun (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini
    Twin; Gemini.
  5. noun a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho
    Twin; Twin Falls.
  6. noun a duplicate copy
    counterpart; similitude; twin.
  7. verb duplicate or match
    twin; duplicate; parallel.
    • The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse
  8. verb bring two objects, ideas, or people together
    pair; couple; mate; twin; match.
    • This fact is coupled to the other one
    • Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
    • The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
  9. verb grow as twins
    twin.
    • twin crystals
  10. verb give birth to twins
    twin.

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