twins  /ˈtwɪnz/ ? Meaning of "twins"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
  2. (n) the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20

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Usage(s):

  1. Every now then, by a cruel quirk of nature, twins are born joined together.
  2. Grovenburg's babies should behave much as twins do; in all likelihood, the second baby will be born slightly premature when Julia first goes into labor.
  3. For the second time in three years, Chicago doctors were faced with a problem rare in medical history: what to do about Siamese twins joined together at the top of their heads.

Quotes

  1. "I'm glad he was able to hit it in a Twins uniform," Killebrew said. "I only wish I could have been there to see it."
    on Jul 3, 2010 By: Harmon Killebrew Source: The Associated Press

  2. "Herb Carneal's voice was the signature element of Twins baseball for multiple generations of fans," said club president Dave St. Peter, a longtime friend of Carneal's. "Clearly, he was one of the most beloved figures in Minnesota sports...
    on Apr 1, 2007 By: Dave Campbell Source: In-Forum (subscription)

  3. Speaking to USA Today, Bay said: "One thing we're getting rid of is what I call the 'dorky comedy.' So the twins, the two bumbling slang-spewing robots? They're basically gone."
    on Jun 14, 2010 By: Michael Bay Source: In Entertainment (blog)

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