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