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Twist

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Definitions for Twist

noun
an unforeseen development
Synonyms
turn turn of events
Examples
  1. events suddenly took an awkward turn
noun
an interpretation of a text or action
Synonyms
construction
Examples
  1. they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct
noun
any clever maneuver
Synonyms
device gimmick
Examples
  1. he would stoop to any device to win a point
  2. it was a great sales gimmick
  3. a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
noun
the act of rotating rapidly
Synonyms
spin twirl twisting whirl
Examples
  1. he gave the crank a spin
  2. it broke off after much twisting
noun
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Synonyms
wrench pull
Examples
  1. the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
  2. he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
noun
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
Synonyms
kink twirl
noun
a circular segment of a curve
Synonyms
bend crook turn
Examples
  1. a bend in the road
  2. a crook in the path
noun
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
Synonyms
eddy
noun
a jerky pulling movement
Synonyms
wrench
noun
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
Synonyms
braid plait tress
noun
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music
Examples
  1. was popular in the 1960s
  2. they liked to dance the twist
noun
the act of winding or twisting
Synonyms
wind winding
Examples
  1. he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind
noun
turning or twisting around (in place)
Synonyms
turn
Examples
  1. with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room
verb
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Synonyms
writhe wrestle wriggle worm squirm
Examples
  1. The prisoner writhed in discomfort
  2. The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
verb
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Synonyms
flex bend deform turn
Examples
  1. bend the rod
  2. twist the dough into a braid
  3. the strong man could turn an iron bar
verb
turn in the opposite direction
Examples
  1. twist one's head
verb
form into a spiral shape
Synonyms
twine distort
Examples
  1. The cord is all twisted
verb
form into twists
Examples
  1. Twist the strips of dough
verb
extend in curves and turns
Synonyms
wind curve
Examples
  1. The road winds around the lake
  2. the path twisted through the forest
verb
do the twist
verb
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Synonyms
wrench
Examples
  1. wrench a window off its hinges
  2. wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
  3. a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
verb
practice sophistry
Synonyms
twist around pervert convolute sophisticate
Examples
  1. change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
  2. Don't twist my words
verb
twist suddenly so as to sprain
Synonyms
sprain wrench turn wrick rick
Examples
  1. wrench one's ankle
  2. The wrestler twisted his shoulder
  3. the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
  4. I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days

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