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Meaning oftwistin English

twist

us//twɪst//uk//twɪst//

Pluraltwists
Past Tensetwisted
Participle Verbtwisting
Third Person Singulartwists

Definitions

Noun
1. a rotational force; turning motion
2. something twisted; twisted shape
3. result of twisting; distorted form
  The twist in the story surprised everyone.
4. level of strain; tension caused
  The twist in her ankle caused her a lot of pain.
5. twisted thread filaments together; textile material
  The fabric is made from a twist of cotton and polyester.
6. lemon peel added to drinks
  A twist of lemon peel added a nice flavor to the cocktail.
7. sudden bend in a road or path
  The road took a sharp twist just before the village.
8. distortion of intended meaning (words, passages, etc.)
  The politician's words were a twist of the original statement.
9. an unexpected turn in events; surprise
  The plot's twist kept viewers engaged until the end.
10. a body rotation while diving or moving
  The gymnast's twist in mid-air earned her a perfect score.
11. a sprain or injury (to a joint)
  The athlete suffered a twist while playing soccer.
12. a rolled pastry in a twisted shape
  The baker carefully shaped the dough into a twist.
13. a natural inclination; tendency
  She has a twist towards artistic pursuits.
Verb
1. to turn ends in opposite directions (using force)
  The worker will twist the wires to create a secure connection.
2. to contort or complicate something
  The engineer will twist the metal rod to create a complex shape.
3. to encircle or unite by winding around
  The vine will twist around the tree trunk to form a strong bond.
4. to distort or alter truth; deceive
  The company tried to twist the facts to avoid taking responsibility.
5. to injure by bending (a body part) wrong
  The athlete suffered a severe twist to her knee during the game.
6. to wind or follow a bendy course
  The river will twist through the valley and into the sea.
7. to cause something to rotate
  The engineer used a tool to twist the screw into place.

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