twist

//twɪst//
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Verb

twistInfinitive
twistPresent tense
twistedPast tense
twistedPast participle
twistingPresent participle
twistsThird-person singular
1

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.

2

to bend or turn something into a curved or spiral shape

She twisted the wire into a spiral shape.

3

to injure a part of the body by turning it suddenly or awkwardly

I twisted my ankle playing basketball.

4

to change the meaning or interpretation of something, often in a dishonest way

The reporter twisted my words to make me look bad.

5

to turn or wind something around itself or another object

She twisted the ribbon around the gift box.

Noun

twistSingular
twistsPlural
1

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.

2

a curved or bent shape or form

The road has a sharp twist to the left.

3

an unexpected change or development in a story or situation

The movie has a surprising twist at the end.

4

an injury caused by turning a body part suddenly or awkwardly

She gave her ankle a nasty twist when she fell.

5

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.

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