intransitive verb.
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To wind together (two or more threads, for example) so as to produce a single strand.
intransitive verb.
To form in this manner.
intransitive verb.
To wind or coil (vines or rope, for example) about something.
intransitive verb.
To interlock or interlace.
intransitive verb.
To make (one's way) in a tortuous manner.
intransitive verb.
To cause to rotate or turn in another direction.
intransitive verb.
To impart a spiral or coiling shape to, as by turning the ends in opposite directions.
intransitive verb.
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To turn or open by turning.
intransitive verb.
To pull, break, or snap by turning.
intransitive verb.
To wrench or sprain.
intransitive verb.
To alter the normal aspect of; contort.
intransitive verb.
To alter or distort the intended meaning of: synonym: distort.
intransitive verb.
To alter or distort the mental, moral, or emotional character of.
intransitive verb.
To be or become twisted.
intransitive verb.
To move or progress in a winding course; meander.
intransitive verb.
To squirm; writhe.
intransitive verb.
To rotate or turn in another direction.
intransitive verb.
To dance the twist.
noun.
Something twisted or formed by twisting, especially.
noun.
A length of yarn, cord, or thread, especially a strong silk thread used mainly to bind the edges of buttonholes.
noun.
Tobacco leaves processed into the form of a rope or roll.
noun.
A loaf of bread or other bakery product made from pieces of dough twisted together.
noun.
A sliver of citrus peel twisted over or dropped into a beverage for flavoring.
noun.
A spin, twirl, or rotation.
noun.
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A complete rotation of the body around its vertical axis, as in diving and gymnastics.
noun.
A spinning motion given to a ball when thrown or struck in a specific way.
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The state of being twisted into a spiral; torsional stress or strain.
noun.
The degree or angle of torsional stress.
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noun.
A contortion or distortion of the body, especially the face.
noun.
A distortion of meaning.
noun.
A sprain or wrench, as of an ankle.
noun.
A change in direction; a turn.
noun.
An unexpected change in a process or a departure from a pattern, often producing a distortion or perversion.
noun.
A personal inclination or eccentricity; a penchant or flaw.
noun.
A dance characterized by vigorous gyrations of the hips and arms.
phrasal verb.
To remove by twisting.
idiom.
(leave to twist/leave twisting) To abandon (someone) to a bad situation, often as a recipient of blame.
idiom.
(twist (someone's) arm) To pressure or coerce.