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Twins has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

"The geologist carefully examined the twin quartz specimen to observe how the two interwoven crystal halves formed perfect mirror images of each other."

2

the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20

"People born between May 21 and June 20 are said to be under the influence of Twins."

3

plural of twin

"The twins in her bra were perfectly matched and comfortable to wear."

4

A woman's breasts

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of twin

"The twins play together every day, but he does not always join them because he prefers to read alone."

In plain English: To twin means to match two things so they look exactly alike, usually by pairing them together as a set.

"The twin towers stood side by side, looking exactly alike."

Proper Noun
1

The Minnesota Twins team.

"I bought tickets to see the Minnesota Twins play at Target Field last night."

Example Sentences
"The twin towers stood side by side, looking exactly alike." verb
"The old machine began to twin with a loud rattling noise before it stopped completely." verb
"During the storm, the power lines started to twin in the high winds." verb
"The engineer warned that if we do not balance the shafts properly, they will twin under load." verb
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