TWIST

Definition of TWIST

  1. (verb)to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
  2. (verb)cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
  3. (verb)turn in the opposite direction
  4. (verb)form into a spiral shape
  5. (verb)form into twists
  6. (verb)extend in curves and turns
  7. (verb)do the twist
  8. (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
  9. (verb)practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
  10. (verb)twist suddenly so as to sprain
  11. (noun)an unforeseen development
  12. (noun)an interpretation of a text or action
  13. (noun)any clever maneuver
  14. (noun)the act of rotating rapidly
  15. (noun)a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  16. (noun)a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
  17. (noun)a circular segment of a curve
  18. (noun)a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
  19. (noun)a jerky pulling movement
  20. (noun)a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  21. (noun)social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
  22. (noun)the act of winding or twisting
  23. (noun)turning or twisting around (in place)