twist
//twɪst//
Verb
to turn or rotate something by moving one end in one direction and the other end in the opposite direction
She twisted the cap off the bottle.
to bend or turn something into a curved or spiral shape
She twisted the wire into a spiral shape.
to injure a part of the body by turning it suddenly or awkwardly
I twisted my ankle playing basketball.
to change the meaning or interpretation of something, often in a dishonest way
The reporter twisted my words to make me look bad.
to turn or wind something around itself or another object
She twisted the ribbon around the gift box.
Noun
a turning or rotating movement in which one end moves in one direction and the other in the opposite direction
He opened the jar with a quick twist of the lid.
a curved or bent shape or form
The road has a sharp twist to the left.
an unexpected change or development in a story or situation
The movie has a surprising twist at the end.
an injury caused by turning a body part suddenly or awkwardly
She gave her ankle a nasty twist when she fell.
a small piece of lemon or lime peel used as a garnish in drinks
I ordered a gin and tonic with a twist of lemon.