Canadian English Meaning of twist

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Definitions and Meaning of twist in English

Wordnet

twist (n)

an unforeseen development

an interpretation of a text or action

any clever maneuver

the act of rotating rapidly

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

a circular segment of a curve

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

a jerky pulling movement

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

the act of winding or twisting

turning or twisting around (in place)

Wordnet

twist (v)

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

turn in the opposite direction

form into a spiral shape

form into twists

extend in curves and turns

do the twist

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

twist suddenly so as to sprain

Webster

twist (n.)

Act of imparting a turning or twisting motion, as to a pitched ball; also, the motion thus imparted; as, the twist of a billiard ball.

A strong individual tendency, or bent; a marked inclination; a bias; -- often implying a peculiar or unusual tendency; as, a twist toward fanaticism.

FAQs About the word twist

twist

an unforeseen development, an interpretation of a text or action, any clever maneuver, the act of rotating rapidly, a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments, a sh

Twisting,pull,wrench,wrenching,dislocation,displacement,draft,draw,extraction,wrestling

conformity,sameness

twirp => Twat, twirlingly => twirlingly, twirler => twirler, twirl => Twirl, twins => twins,