TWIST

Definition

1. verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling). — synonyms: writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm
2. verb cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. — synonyms: flex, bend, deform, turn
3. verb turn in the opposite direction.
4. verb form into a spiral shape. — synonyms: twine, distort
5. verb form into twists.
6. verb extend in curves and turns. — synonyms: wind, curve
7. verb do the twist.
8. verb twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates. — synonyms: wrench
9. verb practice sophistry. — synonyms: twist_around, pervert, convolute, sophisticate
10. verb twist suddenly so as to sprain. — synonyms: sprain, wrench, turn, wrick, rick
11. noun an unforeseen development. — synonyms: turn, turn_of_events
12. noun an interpretation of a text or action. — synonyms: construction
13. noun any clever maneuver. — synonyms: device, gimmick
14. noun the act of rotating rapidly. — synonyms: spin, twirl, twisting, whirl
15. noun a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments. — synonyms: wrench, pull
16. noun a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight. — synonyms: kink, twirl
17. noun a circular segment of a curve. — synonyms: bend, crook, turn
18. noun a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself. — synonyms: eddy
19. noun a jerky pulling movement. — synonyms: wrench
20. noun a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair. — synonyms: braid, plait, tress
21. noun social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music.
22. noun the act of winding or twisting. — synonyms: wind, winding
23. noun turning or twisting around (in place). — synonyms: turn