Strain and Twine

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Strain verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.

Usage example: the woman tenderly strained to her breast the child that she had long ago given up for dead

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Twine and strain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Twine" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

Twine verb - To follow a circular or spiral course.

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Strain and twine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Twine".

Nearby Words: twined, twining, twiner

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