intertwist

verb

in·​ter·​twist ˌin-tər-ˈtwist How to pronounce intertwist (audio)
intertwisted; intertwisting; intertwists
intertwist noun

Examples of intertwist in a Sentence

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intertwist was circa 1659

Dictionary Entries Near intertwist

Cite this Entry

“Intertwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intertwist. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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