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'twist' in a sentence

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twist noun

: 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)

twist verb

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

: cause (an 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


  • You're twisting my words.
  • She twisted a strand of hair around her finger.
  • The path twists through the mountains.
  • He fell, twisting his ankle.
  • His face was twisted with pain.
  • Don't twist my elbow.
  • Twist that knob to the right and the box will open.
  • The plot twists were predictable.
  • The treaty has been concluded after many twists and turns.
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