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Distinguishing characteristics
Plural for a point at which something turns or bends
“With each curve and twist in the road, the headlights swung out across the expanse of cranberry beds and illuminated the dense forest of pine beyond.”
Plural for an act of twisting something around a stationary point
“With a single twist of the screw cap, the seal is broken with an audible click.”
Plural for a distorted shape, especially from twisting
“She grinned at him, teeth a blaring white against the dark twist of her lips.”
Plural for something with a spiral shape, or that has been coiled
“Wrap the twist around the base of the ponytail, securing with both open and closed bobby pins.”
Plural for an unexpected development or turn of events
“In a strange twist, the factor that had earlier contributed to the escalation of the war was the main factor in its resolution.”
Plural for an unusual, and unexpected, feature or characteristic of someone or something
“How do we treat others who display a surprising new personality twist that is at odds with the image we had of that individual before?”
Plural for a severe or sudden twist, especially of a limb
“It had not prevented him from hitting the ledge with an awful crack and twist of his ankle.”
Plural for a decisive change of direction, aim, meaning, or character
“The list covers classics, such as the Mint Julep, which is given a presentation twist by serving it in a silver goblet.”
Plural for a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or something in this shape
Plural for rounded part of thing, usually body part
Plural for a sudden violent twist or pull
Plural for a crafty, and typically underhanded, means to achieve one's aims
Plural for a sudden, sharp localized pain
Plural for a sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
Plural for a wriggling movement
Plural for the act of deflecting or something deflected
Plural for a fraud or swindle, especially something that is grossly overpriced
Plural for a small piece or wad from a larger portion, such as of tobacco
Plural for a small piece or amount (of something)
Plural for a web, weave or tangle
Plural for a single thin length of thread, fiber, wire, etc.
Plural for a large roll of fabric or similar material
Plural for an instance of transitioning from one state or subject to another
Plural for a wrinkle or crease on the surface of something
Plural for a small distinctive detail or feature
Plural for an incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
Plural for an unfair or dishonest account or exposition
Plural for bread, pastry, or the dough used to make them
Plural for a roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck
Plural for an idea, or an abstraction
Plural for an unexpected turn of events, typically in a story
Plural for a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands
Plural for an opinion, belief, or way of looking at things
Plural for an imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
To take or have a winding course
“Beginning in Provincetown, the road would twist, turn, and run in various compass directions along the bayside of the Cape.”
To cause to rotate around a stationary point
“Involuntarily, she began to twist the ring on her finger out of habit.”
To coil something (around something else)
“Eva nodded once more, and began to twist a lock of hair around her index finger.”
To twine something together, or become intertwined
“The right thumb and forefinger are used to twist the threads together.”
To wrench with a turning action
“They twist a cloth into a doughnut shape and put it on their heads.”
(especially a limb) To force or be forced out of the natural form or position
“When you twist an ankle or wrench a knee, it isn't just the tendons and ligaments that get yanked.”
To alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
“The president is still trying to twist reality to claim that his failed effort is worth sticking with.”
To misrepresent something, typically to deceive
“He is subsequently forced to twist and bend the truth to justify his crimes.”
To move in a wriggling or writhing fashion
“She tried to wriggle and twist around in the confined space, but could only move fractionally.”
To distort or be distorted
“Henry Royce did not approve of full-sized bumpers, as he considered there was a possibility that they would twist the chassis in the event of a collision.”
To frown or show displeasure facially
“Her face would twist into a sinister look, her thin lips would pucker, and her eyes would turn as gray as frostbite.”
To take, pull or remove by force
To bend and give way under pressure or strain
To color by prejudice or envy
To distort or influence in a negative way
To wiggle, fidget or play with
To make something more complex
To twist or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement
To cover or wrap around tightly or closely
To remove or extract (something) by grasping and exerting force on it
To turn over, or cause to turn over, with a sudden quick movement
To sway to and fro
To manipulate or influence an event
To put (hair) into dreadlocks
To maneuver, manipulate or handle something in a skillful manner
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