verbπShareTo turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force."The gardener twisted the ends of the twine tightly to secure the tomato plant to the stake. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join together by twining one part around another."The gardener twisted the vines around the trellis to support the growing plants. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve."The artist twisted the wire into a beautiful, spiraling design. "actionappearanceconditionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts."The vines twisted around the old oak tree, creating a strong, natural embrace. "actionprocessappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind into; to insinuate."Avarice twists itself into all human concerns."actioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a knob etc."She twisted the knob on the water dispenser to get some ice water. "machineutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating."My brother twisted my words about the project to make it sound like I didn't care. "communicationlanguagemediawordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings)."The chef twisted the dough to make it easier to roll out. "actionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction."The little boy twisted his ankle while playing soccer. "medicinebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a path) To wind; to follow a bendy or wavy course; to have many bends."The hiking trail twisted through the forest, offering many turns and changes of direction. "geographywayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to rotate."The child twisted the knob to open the door. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips)."At the school dance, everyone was eager to learn how to twist. "danceentertainmentmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo coax."The teacher twisted her student into agreeing to stay after school and finish the project. "actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card."During the blackjack game, the player was dealt another card. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareContorted."The old woman's smile was twisted in a strange, painful expression. "appearancebodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWound spirally."The vine had a twisted stem, spiraling around the old oak tree. "appearancestyleconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMentally disturbed or unsound."The murders were committed by a twisted sociopath."mindcharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnder the influence of multiple intoxicants, usually alcohol and marijuana."The twisted teenager stumbled through the school hallways, clearly under the influence of multiple drugs. "mindbodyconditionsensationdrinksubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
