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twist

1 of 2

verb

ˈtwist How to pronounce twist (audio)
twisted; twisting; twists

transitive verb

1
a
: to unite by winding
twisting strands together
b
: to make by twisting strands together
twist thread from yarn
c
: to mingle by interlacing
2
: twine, coil
3
a
: to wring or wrench so as to dislocate or distort
especially : sprain
twisted my ankle
b
: to alter the meaning of : distort, pervert
twisted the facts
c
: contort
twisted his face into a grin
d
: to pull off, turn, or break by torsion
twist the nut off the bolt
e
: to cause to move with a turning motion
twisted her chair to face the fire
f
: to form into a spiral shape
g
: to cause to take on moral, mental, or emotional deformity
celebrity has twisted their sense of decorum
h
: to make (one's way) in a winding or devious manner to a destination or objective

intransitive verb

1
: to follow a winding course : snake
2
a
: to turn or change shape under torsion
b
: to assume a spiral shape
c
: squirm, writhe
d
: to dance the twist
3
of a ball : to rotate while taking a curving path or direction
4
: turn sense 3a
twisted around to see behind him

twist

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an act of twisting : the state of being twisted
b
: a dance performed with strenuous gyrations especially of the hips
c
: the spin given the ball in any of various games
d
: a spiral turn or curve
e(1)
: torque or torsional stress applied to a body (such as a rod or shaft)
(2)
: torsional strain
(3)
: the angle through which a thing is twisted
2
a
: a turning off a straight course
b
: eccentricity, idiosyncrasy
c
: a distortion of meaning or sense
3
a
: an unexpected turn or development
weird twists of fate W. L. Shirer
b
: a clever device : trick
questions demanding special twists of thinking New Yorker
c
: a variant approach or method : gimmick
a kind of twist on the old triangle theme Dave Fedo
4
: something formed by twisting or winding: such as
a
: a strip of citrus peel used to flavor a drink
b
: a baked piece of twisted dough
c
: a thread, yarn, or cord formed by twisting two or more strands together
d
: a strong tightly twisted sewing silk
e
: tobacco leaves twisted into a thick roll
5
: a front or back dive in which the diver twists sideways a half or full turn before entering the water
twisty
ˈtwi-stē How to pronounce twist (audio)
adjective
Phrases
twist in the wind
: to be left to face a difficult situation without support or help
twist one's arm
: to bring strong pressure to bear on one

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb The toy can be twisted into different shapes. She twisted balloons into the shapes of different animals. The antenna was twisted out of shape. The car was a heap of twisted metal after the accident. He twists his lip into an odd expression when he's thinking. twist the dials on the radio The bottle cap twists off. Noun a simple twist of the wrist The jar should open with a twist of the lid. The road has some nasty twists. The coastal road had many twists and turns. It was a film noir with some clever twists. In an unusual twist, the police arrested one of their own. They were brought together by a strange twist of fate. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Democrats decried the move as an unprecedented delay meant to twist the arm of holdouts. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Chanel frontwoman Kristen Stewart, for example, always manages to twist the label's preppy Parisian persona into something more edgy. Leah Dolan, CNN, 27 May 2022 As story lines twist and converge, the cartel game levels up. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Allow the Rug to Air Dry Gently squeeze out excess water, taking care not to twist or wring the rug, which can cause damage to the fibers and backing. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Buy the bottle once, add water, then twist on the pod to release the concentrate into the bottle. Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 During the military marches, tall officers from both sides competed to see who could kick higher, who had a more impressive mustache to twist and who could scream with the most intimidation. Mujib Mashal, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 But there might be other ways to twist the thing around. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 June 2022 Instead, attack every forearm muscle in 60 seconds with this kneeling, bottom-up kettlebell clean to twist. Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 17 June 2022
Noun
Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2022 Nensi Dojaka has figured it out by boosting her famous twist-and-cup bra tops with paper-thin evening slips and lurex metallic bodysuits, along with a pair of truly excellent wide-legged jeans. Faran Krentcil, ELLE, 21 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2022 The teaser also showed Shanae Ankney crying about juggling two men, a shocking twist that results in a group of women leaving the beach, and mention of Paradise's first threesome. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022 Fountain pen style means a modern storyline or references, with a poetic twist. Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2022 Mix the classic cheddar topper with fresh oregano for a new twist. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Put a Mediterranean twist on your holiday meal with avocado hummus, apple and walnut salad, cardamom and cinnamon kugel, and grilled chicken kebab offered for $59 per person for pickup or delivery from 2-7 p.m. Sept. 25-26. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, probably from Middle Dutch twisten, from twist twine, discord, quarrel; akin to Old English -twist (in candeltwist candlesnuffers, mæsttwist twin support for a mast), Middle English twisten to be forked, Middle High German zwist quarrel, Old English twi- twi-

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 4

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The first known use of twist was in the 15th century

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