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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