twist

US /twɪst/

UK /twɪst/

A2

noun

  • a change in the way in which something happens
  • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
  • Bend or sudden change of direction
  • An unexpected change in the direction of a story
  • A bend or curve in something.

verb

  • To turn something in a circular direction
  • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
  • To bend something into a particular shape
  • To change the meaning in an unintended way
  • To turn in opposite directions at the same time
  • To wind something around something else
  • To turn direction or position, as of your body

other

  • To change or distort the meaning of something.
  • To injure a part of your body by suddenly turning it.
  • To turn something, especially repeatedly, so that the shape or position changes.
  • To form into a particular shape by turning or winding.

other

  • To be turned, especially repeatedly, so that the shape or position changes.