Meaning of the word twist in English

What does twist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twist

US /twɪst/

UK /twɪst/

form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape

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She twisted her hair into a bun.

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The road twists through the mountains.

Synonym:

bend curl distort contort coil

rotate or turn (something) around a fixed point

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He twisted the cap off the bottle.

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She twisted the key in the lock.

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turn rotate swivel pivot

injure a part of one's body by turning or wrenching it awkwardly

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He twisted his ankle playing basketball.

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Be careful not to twist your knee.

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sprain wrench strain rick

an act of twisting or being twisted

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He gave the knob a sharp twist.

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The dancer performed a graceful twist.

Synonym:

turn rotation bend coil

an unexpected development or change in a story or situation

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The movie had an unexpected plot twist.

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There's a new twist to the investigation.

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turn development surprise reversal complication