intertwist

verb

in·ter·twist ˌin-tər-ˈtwist

intertwisted; intertwisting; intertwists

: intertwine

intertwist

ˈin-tər-ˌtwist

noun

intertwisted the fibers to form a design the tree's intertwisted roots seemed to extend forever

First Known Use

circa 1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of intertwist was circa 1659

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Style

“Intertwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwist. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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