twist

1 of 2

verb

ˈtwist

twisted; twisting; twists

transitive verb

: to unite by winding

twisting strands together

: to make by twisting strands together

twist thread from yarn

: to mingle by interlacing

: twine, coil

: to wring or wrench so as to dislocate or distort

especially : sprain

twisted my ankle

: to alter the meaning of : distort, pervert

twisted the facts

: contort

twisted his face into a grin

: to pull off, turn, or break by torsion

twist the nut off the bolt

: to cause to move with a turning motion

twisted her chair to face the fire

: to form into a spiral shape

: to cause to take on moral, mental, or emotional deformity

celebrity has twisted their sense of decorum

: to make (one's way) in a winding or devious manner to a destination or objective

intransitive verb

: to follow a winding course : snake

: to turn or change shape under torsion

: to assume a spiral shape

: squirm, writhe

: to dance the twist

of a ball : to rotate while taking a curving path or direction

: turn sense 3a

twisted around to see behind him

twist

2 of 2

noun

: an act of twisting : the state of being twisted

: a dance performed with strenuous gyrations especially of the hips

: the spin given the ball in any of various games

: 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

: a turning off a straight course

: eccentricity, idiosyncrasy

: a distortion of meaning or sense

: an unexpected turn or development

weird twists of fate—

W. L. Shirer

: a clever device : trick

questions demanding special twists of thinking—

New Yorker

: a variant approach or method : gimmick

a kind of twist on the old triangle theme—

Dave Fedo

: something formed by twisting or winding: such as

: a strip of citrus peel used to flavor a drink

: a baked piece of twisted dough

: a thread, yarn, or cord formed by twisting two or more strands together

: a strong tightly twisted sewing silk

: tobacco leaves twisted into a thick roll

: a front or back dive in which the diver twists sideways a half or full turn before entering the water

twisty

ˈtwi-stē

adjective

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

Walker left the game with 3:48 to play after appearing to twist his right ankle on a fall and drive. —

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2023 America’s most popular form of entertainment, offered for an artist willing to twist, distort and deviate TV from its typical usage. —

Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2023 On the 49ers’ first possession of the second half, Seattle safety Jonathan Abrams appeared to twist San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s ankle on a tackle, sparking a brief dustup on the field. —

Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 14 Jan. 2023 To twist the knife further, this also happens to be the 19th track on the album. —

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 21 Oct. 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. —

Zia Ur-rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2022 In the past, Cochran could twist far-more benign comments into locker room signs conveying utter disrespect. —

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 11 Jan. 2023 If balancing on the right leg, leave your right arm down and twist the left arm up to the sky. —

Jen Murphy, WSJ, 12 Nov. 2022 The Yonder cap is 100% leakproof and has an intuitive two-part system: Twist the top off for the drinking spout and twist the bottom off to fill easily with water and ice. —

Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Nov. 2022

Noun

However, a twist of fate put her on the path to bobsledding. —

Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023 For a twist on the classic, models at Tory Burch sported Tenoverten polishes, creating a faux French nail that never clashes with an outfit. —

ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023 Davis revitalized archival classics with a minimalist and exacting twist, among them the original Wanda bag, which reappeared in four new versions, with Gancini hardware punctuating its high-shine and dégradé finishes. —

Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2023 Note that the shampoo and conditioner set have twist-off caps which might make dispensing a bit difficult in the shower. —

Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023 That, a ham and cheese croissant and a chocolate twist pastry were more flaccid than flaky. —

Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023 Shyamalan became a name-brand filmmaker with Disney’s The Sixth Sense, the 1999 Bruce Willis feature with one of the more famous twist endings in cinema history and which landed him Oscar nominations for best screenplay and best director. —

Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023 At Bar Iris in San Francisco, elderberry brings a vivid twist to the Wildcard, a variation on the classic Americano cocktail of Campari, sweet vermouth and soda. —

Nina Molina, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2023 From tic-tac-toe to bingo to a twist on pin the tail on the donkey that your little leprechauns are sure to love, there’s plenty of fun for young revelers to have. —

Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 15 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

twist

1 of 2 verb

ˈtwist

: to unite by winding one thread, strand, or wire around another

: twine entry 2 sense 2

: to turn so as to sprain or hurt

twisted my ankle

: to change the meaning of

twisted the facts

: to pull off, rotate, or break by a turning force

twisted a small branch off the tree

: to follow a winding course

twist

2 of 2 noun

: a thread, yarn, or cord made by twisting two or more strands together

: an act of twisting : the state of being twisted

: a spiral turn or curve

: a strong personal tendency : bent

: a changing of meaning

: something (as a plan of action) that is both surprising and strange

单词	twist one's arm
释义	twist 1 of 2 verb ˈtwist 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 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 bend color cook distort falsify fudge garble misinterpret misrelate misrepresent misstate pervert slant warp Noun twisting wrench wrenching wresting wringing See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Walker left the game with 3:48 to play after appearing to twist his right ankle on a fall and drive. —Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2023 America’s most popular form of entertainment, offered for an artist willing to twist, distort and deviate TV from its typical usage. —Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2023 On the 49ers’ first possession of the second half, Seattle safety Jonathan Abrams appeared to twist San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s ankle on a tackle, sparking a brief dustup on the field. —Mark Inabinett \| Minabinett@al.com, al, 14 Jan. 2023 To twist the knife further, this also happens to be the 19th track on the album. —Brendan Morrow, The Week, 21 Oct. 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. —Zia Ur-rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2022 In the past, Cochran could twist far-more benign comments into locker room signs conveying utter disrespect. —Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 11 Jan. 2023 If balancing on the right leg, leave your right arm down and twist the left arm up to the sky. —Jen Murphy, WSJ, 12 Nov. 2022 The Yonder cap is 100% leakproof and has an intuitive two-part system: Twist the top off for the drinking spout and twist the bottom off to fill easily with water and ice. —Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Nov. 2022 Noun However, a twist of fate put her on the path to bobsledding. —Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023 For a twist on the classic, models at Tory Burch sported Tenoverten polishes, creating a faux French nail that never clashes with an outfit. —ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023 Davis revitalized archival classics with a minimalist and exacting twist, among them the original Wanda bag, which reappeared in four new versions, with Gancini hardware punctuating its high-shine and dégradé finishes. —Lindsay Talbot, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2023 Note that the shampoo and conditioner set have twist-off caps which might make dispensing a bit difficult in the shower. —Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023 That, a ham and cheese croissant and a chocolate twist pastry were more flaccid than flaky. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2023 Shyamalan became a name-brand filmmaker with Disney’s The Sixth Sense, the 1999 Bruce Willis feature with one of the more famous twist endings in cinema history and which landed him Oscar nominations for best screenplay and best director. —Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023 At Bar Iris in San Francisco, elderberry brings a vivid twist to the Wildcard, a variation on the classic Americano cocktail of Campari, sweet vermouth and soda. —Nina Molina, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2023 From tic-tac-toe to bingo to a twist on pin the tail on the donkey that your little leprechauns are sure to love, there’s plenty of fun for young revelers to have. —Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 15 Feb. 2023 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 Phrases Containing twist the twist round the twist get one's knickers in a twist twist drill twist and turn twist/turn the knife (in the wound) twist tie French twist twist someone's arm twist someone's words twist in the wind twist one's arm See More the twist round the twist get one's knickers in a twist twist drill twist and turn twist/turn the knife (in the wound) twist tie French twist twist someone's arm twist someone's words twist in the wind twist one's arm See More Kids Definition twist 1 of 2 verb ˈtwist 1 : to unite by winding one thread, strand, or wire around another 2 : twine entry 2 sense 2 3 a : to turn so as to sprain or hurt twisted my ankle b : to change the meaning of twisted the facts c : to pull off, rotate, or break by a turning force twisted a small branch off the tree 4 : to follow a winding course twist 2 of 2 noun 1 : a thread, yarn, or cord made by twisting two or more strands together 2 : an act of twisting : the state of being twisted 3 : a spiral turn or curve 4 : a strong personal tendency : bent 5 : a changing of meaning 6 : something (as a plan of action) that is both surprising and strange twist one's arm phrase as in force to cause (a person) to give in to pressure I'm always up for going out—you don't have to twist my arm! Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance force coerce compel pressure obligate drive oblige blackmail muscle press constrain impress intimidate blackjack make impel sandbag shame bully drag threaten dragoon cow browbeat menace badger terrorize harass bulldoze high-pressure hector hound Antonyms & Near Antonyms let permit allow talk (into) win (over) satisfy move argue induce convince persuade prevail (on or upon) See More
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