Twine
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Twine is a strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together. A thin cord or string or rope.
[edit] Applications
- as a clothes line;
- binding bales in a baler;
- binding small parcels;
- binding straw in a binder;
- gloves made out of wrapped twine in Muay Thai;
- making nets;
- the tying of lashings;
- whipping the end of a rope.
[edit] Materials
- Natural fibers, used for making twine, are sisal, jute, henequen, coir. However, certain plastic fibers may also be used.