twist

US /twɪst/

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UK /twɪst/

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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.

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Dell Inspiron 7567 Review - $800 GTX 1050 Gaming Laptop!

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Dell Inspiron 7567 Review - $800 GTX 1050 Gaming Laptop!

So there's more opportunity for it to twist every time you open it up.
So there's more opportunity for it to twist every time you open it up.

Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski React to John Wick 4 Fan Theories | Vanity Fair

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Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski React to John Wick 4 Fan Theories | Vanity Fair

- He could have had a plot with Santino to twist the plot.
- He could have had a plot with Santino to twist the plot.

How Concert LED Wristbands Work | WSJ Tech Behind

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How Concert LED Wristbands Work | WSJ Tech Behind

but we've managed to twist it in a way
but we've managed to twist it in a way

My Horrible Nightmare Group Project

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My Horrible Nightmare Group Project

And the horrible twist was...
And the horrible twist was...

Millie Bobby Brown Talks Jake Bongiovi’s Proposal and Dog Winnie, Plays Egg Roulette | Tonight Show

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Millie Bobby Brown Talks Jake Bongiovi’s Proposal and Dog Winnie, Plays Egg Roulette | Tonight Show

Let me tell you a new twist on this game.
Let me tell you a new twist on this game.

[LYRICS] Nola Wren & Kill Dave - Knife

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[LYRICS] Nola Wren & Kill Dave - Knife

Twist the knife a bit harder Don't let it go to your head
Twist the knife a bit harder Don't let it go to your head
Twist the knife a bit harder
Twist the knife a bit harder

Keith Barry's memory is PHENOMENAL!

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Keith Barry's memory is PHENOMENAL!

just go ahead and cut a portion like that. Perfect. Now I'm just gonna do this. Twist
just go ahead and cut a portion like that. Perfect. Now I'm just gonna do this. Twist
them like that. I'll twist mine as well. Put your hands on top like this and smoosh. I
them like that. I'll twist mine as well. Put your hands on top like this and smoosh. I

How the discovery of DNA changed the world – and my life | BBC Ideas

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How the discovery of DNA changed the world – and my life | BBC Ideas

It's a twist of fate that although I have a long career in genetics, I never realised that my own family had a DNA secret.
It's a twist of fate that although I have a long career in genetics, I never realised that my own family had a DNA secret.

How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria

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How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria

Thanks to this twist, 99.5% of all the engineered mosquitoes' offspring will carry the anti-malaria edit.
Thanks to this twist, 99.5% of all the engineered mosquitoes' offspring will carry the anti-malaria edit.

Battles | Spaced | Series 1 Episode 4 | Dead Parrot

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Battles | Spaced | Series 1 Episode 4 | Dead Parrot

- Twist ! - It smells,
- Twist ! - It smells,
I'm Daisy Steiner, this is my friend, Twist.
I'm Daisy Steiner, this is my friend, Twist.