Definitions of twist in various dictionaries:
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an unforeseen development
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an interpretation of a text or action
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any clever maneuver
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the act of rotating rapidly
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a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
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a circular segment of a curve
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a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
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a jerky pulling movement
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a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
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social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music
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the act of winding or twisting
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turning or twisting around (in place)
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to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
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cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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turn in the opposite direction
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form into a spiral shape
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form into twists
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extend in curves and turns
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do the twist
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twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
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practice sophistry
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twist suddenly so as to sprain
To wind together (two or more threads, for example) so as to produce a single strand.
To form in this manner: twist a length of rope from strands of hemp.
To wind or coil (vines or rope, for example) about something.
To interlock or interlace: twist flowers in one’s hair.
To make (one’s way) in a tortuous manner: twisted my way through the briar patch.
To turn so as to face another direction: twisted their heads around at the sound of the doorbell.
To impart a spiral or coiling shape to, as by turning the ends in opposite directions: twisting wire into a loop.
To turn or open by turning: twisted off the bottle cap.
To pull, break, or snap by turning: twist off a dead branch.
To wrench or sprain: twist one’s wrist.
To alter the normal aspect of; contort: twist one’s mouth into a wry smile.
To alter or distort the mental, moral, or emotional character of: The trauma twisted the child’s outlook.
To be or become twisted.
To move or progress in a winding course; meander: The river twisted toward the sea.
To squirm; writhe: twist with pain.
To rotate or revolve.
To dance the twist.
To move so as to face in another direction.
A length of yarn, cord, or thread, especially a strong silk thread used mainly to bind the edges of buttonholes.
Tobacco leaves processed into the form of a rope or roll.
A loaf of bread or other bakery product made from pieces of dough twisted together.
A sliver of citrus peel twisted over or dropped into a beverage for flavoring.
The act of twisting or the condition of being twisted; a spin, twirl, or rotation.
Sports.
A complete rotation of the body around its vertical axis, as in diving and gymnastics.
A spinning motion given to a ball when thrown or struck in a specific way.
The state of being twisted into a spiral; torsional stress or strain.
The degree or angle of torsional stress.
A contortion or distortion of the body, especially the face.
A distortion of meaning: gave my words a misleading twist.
A sprain or wrench, as of an ankle.
A change in direction; a turn: a sharp twist in the path.
An unexpected change in a process or a departure from a pattern, often producing a distortion or perversion: a twist of fate; a story with a quirky twist.
A personal inclination or eccentricity; a penchant or flaw: an odd twist to his character.
To coerce by or as if by physical force: If you twist my arm, I’ll stay for a second beer.
verb - to combine by winding together