Twine vs. String — What's the Difference?

A strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.

A thin cord of twisted fibers used for tying, binding, or hanging.

A durable thread used in crafting and DIY projects.

An essential item in packaging and gift wrapping.

A type of cordage used in marine and industrial applications.

Material used in arts and crafts for its flexibility and ease of use.

Material used for tying or binding objects together.

A tool in sewing and garment making.

A tool in agriculture for tying plants or packaging.

A component in musical instruments, such as guitars and violins.

Twine is a strong thread, light string or cord composed of two or more thinner strands twisted, and then twisted together (plied). The strands are plied in the opposite direction to that of their twist, which adds torsional strength to the cord and keeps it from unravelling.

A strand or cord of such material.

Strong thread or string consisting of two or more strands of hemp or cotton twisted together.

Material made of drawn-out, twisted fiber, used for fastening, tying, or lacing.

An instance of moaning or complaining

A cord stretched on an instrument and struck, plucked, or bowed to produce tones.

Wind or cause to wind round something

Strings The section of a band or orchestra composed of stringed instruments, especially violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.

Moan; complain

Strings Stringed instruments or their players considered as a group.

To twist together (threads, for example); intertwine.

Something resembling a string or appearing as a long, thin line

To form by twisting, intertwining, or interlacing

A plant fiber.

To encircle or coil about

(Physics) One of the extremely minute objects that form the basis of string theory.

To wind, coil, or wrap around something

A set of objects threaded together or attached on a string

To become twisted, interlaced, or interwoven

A number of objects arranged in a line

To go in a winding course; twist about

(Computers) A set of consecutive characters.

To wind or coil about something

A series of similar or related acts, events, or items

A strong string or cord made of two or more threads twisted together.

A set of animals, especially racehorses, belonging to a single owner; a stable.

Something formed by twining

A scattered group of businesses under a single ownership or management

A twist; a convolution.

A group of players ranked according to ability within a team

A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

A complete game consisting of ten frames in bowling.

The act of twining or winding round.

A stringboard.

Intimate and suggestive dance gyrations.

A stringcourse.

(transitive) To weave together.

(Games) The balk line in billiards.

(transitive) To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.

(Informal) A limiting or hidden condition. Often used in the plural

(transitive) To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.

To fit or furnish with strings or a string

(intransitive) To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved; to intertwine.

To stretch out or extend

(intransitive) To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.

To thread on a string

(intransitive) To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally.

To arrange in a line or series

(obsolete) To turn round; to revolve.

To fasten, tie, or hang with a string or strings

(obsolete) To change the direction of.

To strip (vegetables) of fibers.

(obsolete) To mingle; to mix.

To extend or progress in a string, line, or succession

A twist; a convolution.

(countable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.

A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

(uncountable) Such a structure considered as a substance.

The act of twining or winding round.

(countable) A thread

To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen.

(countable) Any similar long, thin and flexible object.

To wind, as one thread around another, or as any flexible substance around another body.

(musical instrument) A segment of wire (typically made of plastic or metal) or other material used as vibrating element on a musical instrument.

To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.

(sports) A length of nylon or other material on the head of a racquet.

To change the direction of.

A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.

To mingle; to mix.

(countable) A cohesive substance taking the form of a string.

To mutually twist together; to become mutually involved.

(countable) A series of items or events.

To wind; to bend; to make turns; to meander.

(countable) The members of a sports team or squad regarded as most likely to achieve success. (Perhaps metaphorical as the "strings" that hold the squad together.) Often first string, second string etc.

To turn round; to revolve.

(countable) In various games and competitions, a certain number of turns at play, of rounds, etc.

To ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally; as, many plants twine.

(collective) A drove of horses, or a group of racehorses kept by one owner or at one stable.

A lightweight cord

An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.

Spin or twist together so as to form a cord;

A stringed instrument.

Coil around;

The stringed instruments as a section of an orchestra, especially those played by a bow, or the persons playing those instruments.

Wrap or coil around;

The conditions and limitations in a contract collectively.

Make by twisting together or intertwining;

The main object of study in string theory, a branch of theoretical physics.

Form into a spiral shape;

(slang) Cannabis or marijuana.

(billiards) Part of the game of billiards, where the order of the play is determined by testing who can get a ball closest to the bottom rail by shooting it onto the end rail.

The buttons strung on a wire by which the score is kept.

The points made in a game of billiards.

The line from behind and over which the cue ball must be played after being out of play, as by being pocketed or knocked off the table; also called the string line.

A strip, as of leather, by which the covers of a book are held together.

(archaic) A fibre, as of a plant; a little fibrous root.

(archaic) A nerve or tendon of an animal body.

(shipbuilding) An inside range of ceiling planks, corresponding to the sheer strake on the outside and bolted to it.

(botany) The tough fibrous substance that unites the valves of the pericarp of leguminous plants.

(mining) A small, filamentous ramification of a metallic vein.

(architecture) A stringcourse.

A hoax; a fake story.

Synonym of stable

(oil drilling) A column of drill pipe that transmits drilling fluid (via the mud pumps) and torque (via the kelly drive or top drive) to the drill bit.

(transitive) To put (items) on a string.

(transitive) To put strings on (something).

(intransitive) To form into a string or strings, as a substance which is stretched, or people who are moving along, etc.

To drive the ball against the end of the table and back, in order to determine which player is to open the game.

(birdwatching) To deliberately state that a certain bird is present when it is not; to knowingly mislead other birders about the occurrence of a bird, especially a rarity; to misidentify a common bird as a rare species.

A small cord, a line, a twine, or a slender strip of leather, or other substance, used for binding together, fastening, or tying things; a cord, larger than a thread and smaller than a rope; as, a shoe string; a bonnet string; a silken string.

A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged; a succession; a concatenation; a chain; as, a string of shells or beads; a string of dried apples; a string of houses; a string of arguments.

A strip, as of leather, by which the covers of a book are held together.

The cord of a musical instrument, as of a piano, harp, or violin; specifically (pl.), the stringed instruments of an orchestra, in distinction from the wind instruments; as, the strings took up the theme.

The line or cord of a bow.

A fiber, as of a plant; a little, fibrous root.

A nerve or tendon of an animal body.

An inside range of ceiling planks, corresponding to the sheer strake on the outside and bolted to it.

The tough fibrous substance that unites the valves of the pericap of leguminous plants, and which is readily pulled off; as, the strings of beans.

A small, filamentous ramification of a metallic vein.

Same as Stringcourse.

The points made in a game.

In various indoor games, a score or tally, sometimes, as in American billiard games, marked by buttons threaded on a string or wire.

The line from behind and over which the cue ball must be played after being out of play as by being pocketed or knocked off the table; - called also string line.

A hoax; a trumped-up or "fake" story.

A sequence of similar objects or events sufficiently close in time or space to be perceived as a group; a string of accidents; a string of restaurants on a highway.

A one-dimensional string-like mathematical object used as a means of representing the properties of fundamental particles in string theory, one theory of particle physics; such hypothetical objects are one-dimensional and very small (10-33 cm) but exist in more than four spatial dimensions, and have various modes of vibration. Considering particles as strings avoids some of the problems of treating particles as points, and allows a unified treatment of gravity along with the other three forces (electromagnetism, the weak force, and the strong force) in a manner consistent with quantum mechanics. See also string theory.

To furnish with strings; as, to string a violin.

To put in tune the strings of, as a stringed instrument, in order to play upon it.

To put on a string; to file; as, to string beads.

To hoax; josh; jolly; often used with along; as, we strung him along all day until he realized we were kidding.

To form into a string or strings, as a substance which is stretched, or people who are moving along, etc.

A lightweight cord

Stringed instruments that are played with a bow;

A tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed

A sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding;

A linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases)

A tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening;

A collection of objects threaded on a single strand

A necklace made by a stringing objects together;

Thread on or as if on a string;

Add as if on a string;

Move or come along

Stretch out or arrange like a string

String together; tie or fasten with a string;

Remove the stringy parts of;

Provide with strings;

Yes, string can be used in sewing, especially for tasks requiring a thicker thread than regular sewing thread.

Yes, twine made from natural fibers is biodegradable, making it an eco-friendly option.

While traditionally in natural hues, modern twines are also dyed in various colors for crafts and decoration.

Twine is typically made from natural fibers like hemp, jute, or sisal, making it strong and durable.

String can be used outdoors but may not be as durable or resistant to elements as twine.

Yes, but ensure it is food-grade twine, specifically designed for cooking and safe to come in contact with food.

The cost can vary based on the material and quality, but twine is generally more expensive due to its durability and strength.

String is versatile, used for tying, binding, crafting, and delicate tasks requiring flexibility.

Yes, especially for rustic or boho-style jewelry, though its rough texture may not be suitable for all designs.

Caution is advised, as pets can ingest string, leading to potential health issues. Always supervise pets around string.

Yes, there are waterproof versions of both, made from synthetic materials like nylon or coated in waterproofing agents.

Consider the strength, durability, and flexibility required for your project to decide which is more suitable.

Yes, string made from materials like cotton can be recycled, though synthetic strings may not be as easily recyclable.

Yes, natural fiber twine can be dyed using fabric dyes to match your craft project needs.

Depending on exposure to elements, natural twine can last several months to a few years before degrading.