twist
/twɪst/noun, verb1 syllable
Twist means: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling).
Synonyms for twist52
noun, as in a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
noun, as in an unforeseen development
noun, as in any clever maneuver
noun, as in a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
noun, as in an interpretation of a text or action
noun, as in a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
noun, as in a jerky pulling movement
noun, as in turning or twisting around (in place)
verb, as in to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
verb, as in practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
verb, as in form into a spiral shape
verb, as in twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Opposites of twist
What does twist mean?23
verb
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)“The prisoner writhed in discomfort”
twist suddenly so as to sprain“wrench one's ankle”
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form“bend the rod”
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive“Don't twist my words”
form into a spiral shape“The cord is all twisted”
extend in curves and turns“The road winds around the lake”
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates“wrench a window off its hinges”
turn in the opposite direction“twist one's head”
form into twists“Twist the strips of dough”
do the twist
noun
the act of rotating rapidly“he gave the crank a spin”
a circular segment of a curve“a bend in the road”
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
an unforeseen development“events suddenly took an awkward turn”
any clever maneuver“he would stoop to any device to win a point”
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments“the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell”
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
the act of winding or twisting“he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind”
an interpretation of a text or action“they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct”
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
a jerky pulling movement
turning or twisting around (in place)“with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room”
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s“they liked to dance the twist”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with twist?19
three syllables
Twist in a sentence
- Maria can twist and turn as she wants, yet she will still remain alone.Xsotou
- Everyone gathered around for the fireplay, watching the flames twist and dance elegantly.LoverofEnglish
- Paths can twist and turn, leading us astray.Nuel
- Twist that knob to the right and the box will open.CK
- This mystery has a plot twist that's completely novel.unknown
- Did he twist the facts to suit his narrative?Nuel
- I like it when you twist my conkers.Ooneykcall
- The resin tube has a twist-on cap.Amastan
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of twist
as a noun
- plural
- twists
as a verb
- past tense
- twisted
- present participle
- twisting
- third-person singular
- twists
- past participle
- twisted