twist

US /twɪst/

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UK /twɪst/

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To turn something in a circular direction

Please twist this lid to open the jar

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Turn or spiral curve in a path or road

Follow the twist in the road to get to my house

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path

The road will begin to twist now

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Bend or sudden change of direction

There is a sharp twist in the road ahead

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To bend something into a particular shape

He will twist the metal into a circle

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To change the meaning in an unintended way

Be careful, he will twist your words

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An unexpected change in the direction of a story

Roald Dahl liked to add a twist to his stories at the end

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To turn in opposite directions at the same time

Twist the top of the jar if you want to open it

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To wind something around something else

She likes to twist her hair around her finger

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To turn direction or position, as of your body

The dog will twist its head to hear the cat

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)a change in the way in which something happens

There's an unexpected twist in/to the plot towards the end of the film.

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be turned, especially repeatedly, so that the shape or position changes.

The wire twisted easily.

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To injure a part of your body by suddenly turning it.

I twisted my ankle playing basketball.