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