noun🔗ShareDrehung, VerdrehungA twisting force."The twist of the metal rod caused the gears to turn. "Die Drehung der Metallstange brachte die Zahnräder zum Drehen.physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrehung, VerdrehungAnything twisted, or the act of twisting."The tight twist in the rope held the heavy bag securely. "Die enge Drehung im Seil hielt die schwere Tasche sicher.actionprocessthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrehung, VerdrehungThe form given in twisting."The twist in the story problem made the math harder to solve. "Die Drehung in der Geschichte des Problems machte die Mathematik schwieriger zu lösen.appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerdrehung, DrehungThe degree of stress or strain when twisted."The twist in the rope caused a sudden strain on the climber's hands. "Die Verdrehung im Seil verursachte eine plötzliche Belastung der Hände des Kletterers.physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrehung, ZwirnA type of thread made from two filaments twisted together."The sewing kit contained a spool of strong, colorful cotton twist. "Das Nähset enthielt eine Spule aus starkem, farbenfrohem Baumwollzwirn.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZitronenschale, -spiraleA sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc."The bartender added a twist of lemon to the margarita. "Der Barkeeper fügte der Margarita eine Zitronenspirale hinzu.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKurve, BiegungA sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc."The twist in the hiking trail made the journey more challenging. "Die Kurve auf dem Wanderweg machte die Reise anspruchsvoller.geographyareawayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerzerrung, VerdrehungA distortion to the meaning of a word or passage."The teacher's explanation had a twist in it that made the poem's meaning seem different from what we originally thought. "Die Erklärung des Lehrers enthielt eine Verdrehung, die die Bedeutung des Gedichts anders erscheinen ließ, als wir ursprünglich dachten.languagecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWendepunkt, überraschende EntwicklungAn unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc."The unexpected twist in the school play was that the shy student played the lead role. "Die unerwartete Wendung in dem Schultheaterstück war, dass der schüchterne Schüler die Hauptrolle spielte.storyentertainmentliteraturecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Twist(preceded by definite article) A type of dance characterised by rotating one’s hips. See Twist (dance) on Wikipedia for more details."The Twist was a popular dance move at the school dance. "Der Twist war eine beliebte Tanzbewegung auf dem Schulball.dancemusicentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrehungA rotation of the body when diving."The gymnast performed a powerful twist during her dive. "Die Turnerin führte während ihres Sprungs eine kraftvolle Drehung aus.sportbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerstauchung, UmknickenA sprain, especially to the ankle."My sister suffered a nasty twist while playing basketball and had to miss practice. "Meine Schwester hat sich beim Basketballspielen eine böse Verstauchung zugezogen und musste das Training ausfallen lassen.medicinebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZweig, AstA twig."The bird used a thin twist of a branch to build its nest. "Der Vogel benutzte einen dünnen Zweig eines Astes, um sein Nest zu bauen.natureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMädchen, FrauA girl, a woman."My younger sister is a bright and talented twist. "Meine jüngere Schwester ist ein aufgewecktes und talentiertes Mädchen.personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrezel, KringelA roll of twisted dough, baked."My grandma baked a delicious cinnamon twist for breakfast. "Meine Oma hat zum Frühstück einen köstlichen Zimtbrezel gebacken.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTabakstrangA small roll of tobacco."My grandfather always carried a small twist of tobacco in his pocket. "Mein Großvater trug immer einen kleinen Tabakstrang in seiner Tasche.itemsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrall, VerdrehungA material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together."Damascus twist"Damast-DrallmaterialweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrall, ZugThe spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon."The rifle's twist imparted a spin to the bullet, increasing its accuracy. "Der Drall des Gewehrlaufs verlieh dem Geschoss einen Drall, was seine Genauigkeit erhöhte.weapontechnicalmilitarymachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin Cocktail aus Brandy und GinA beverage made of brandy and gin."My grandfather's favorite drink was a twist. "Das Lieblingsgetränk meines Großvaters war ein Cocktail aus Brandy und Gin.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNeigung, HangA strong individual tendency or bent; inclination."a twist toward fanaticism"Eine Neigung zum Fanatismus.tendencycharacterattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppetit, EsslustAn appetite for food."My son's got a big twist for pizza; he can eat a whole pie by himself. "Mein Sohn hat einen großen Appetit auf Pizza; er kann eine ganze Pizza allein essen.foodphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdrehen, zwirbelnTo turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force."The carpenter carefully twisted the rope to secure the heavy shelf to the wall. "Der Zimmermann verdrehte das Seil vorsichtig, um das schwere Regal an der Wand zu befestigen.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdrehen, zwirbelnTo join together by twining one part around another."The vine twisted around the fence post, growing tightly. "Die Weinrebe verdrehte sich um den Zaunpfahl und wuchs eng anliegend.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdrehen, winden, verzerren, krümmenTo contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve."The argument between the siblings quickly twisted into a shouting match. "Der Streit zwischen den Geschwistern artete schnell in einen lauten Wortstreit aus.actionwayconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDrehen, winden, verdrehenTo wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts."The vines twisted around the old oak tree's trunk. "Die Weinreben wanden sich um den Stamm der alten Eiche.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdrehen, winden, verzerrenTo wind into; to insinuate."Avarice twists itself into all human concerns."Geiz verstrickt sich in alle menschlichen Belange.actionwaycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDrehenTo turn a knob etc."He twisted the knob on the door handle to open it. "Er drehte den Knauf am Türgriff, um ihn zu öffnen.machinedeviceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerfälschen, verdrehenTo distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating."My sister twisted my words when she told Mom about my plans for the weekend. "Meine Schwester verdrehte meine Worte, als sie Mom von meinen Plänen für das Wochenende erzählte.communicationlanguagemediawordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerdrehen, zwirbelnTo form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings)."The chef twisted the dough to create a beautiful spiral shape for the bread. "Der Koch verdrehte den Teig, um eine wunderschöne Spiralform für das Brot zu erzeugen.actionwaystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstauchen, verdrehenTo injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction."While playing basketball, Sarah twisted her ankle awkwardly. "Beim Basketballspielen hat Sarah sich den Knöchel unglücklich verstaucht.medicinebodyphysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich winden, sich schlängeln(of a path) To wind; to follow a bendy or wavy course; to have many bends."The hiking trail twisted through the woods, with many turns and bends. "Der Wanderweg wand sich durch den Wald, mit vielen Kurven und Windungen.waygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDrehen, verdrehenTo cause to rotate."The chef carefully twisted the knobs on the stove to adjust the heat. "Der Koch drehte vorsichtig die Knöpfe am Herd, um die Hitze anzupassen.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTwistenTo dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips)."At the school dance, everyone was excited to see the popular couple twist. "Auf dem Schulball freute sich jeder, das beliebte Paar twisten zu sehen.danceentertainmentmusiccultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareüberreden, überzeugenTo coax."The teacher twisted the shy student into participating in the class discussion. "Der Lehrer überredete den schüchternen Schüler, sich an der Klassen diskussion zu beteiligen.actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEine weitere Karte nehmenIn the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card."During the blackjack game, the player twisted for another card. "Während des Black-Jack-Spiels nahm der Spieler eine weitere Karte.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
