Definition of "intwining" []

• Present participle of intwine. (verb)

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• "Among them have been found the Kimiri, native of Sumatra and the peninsula of Malacca; the cocoa-nut of Balci, known by its shape and size; the Dadass, which is planted by the Malays with the pepper-vine, the latter intwining round its trunk, and supporting itself by the prickles on its stem; the soap-tree; the castor-oil plant; trunks of the sago palm; and various kinds of seeds unknown to the Malays settled on the islands."
• ""It is a headache," said Marguerite, kindly but firmly lifting away the intwining arms."
• "Then, intwining arms with a bright sylphid, she flew with her over the gardens in a trance of delight."