nounπShareA twisting force."The stubborn jar lid wouldn't budge, no matter how much twists I applied. "physicsactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything twisted, or the act of twisting."The baker added chocolate twists to the top of the muffins. "actionprocessthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe form given in twisting."The intricate twists in the math problem made it challenging to solve. "structurestyleappearancewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe degree of stress or strain when twisted."The metal bar showed visible twists after being subjected to immense force. "materialphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of thread made from two filaments twisted together."The craft project required us to use colorful embroidery floss, and I chose the bright red twists for my design. "materialtypeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc."The bartender carefully garnished the martini with two lemon twists. "fooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.""The hiking trail had several unexpected twists, so we had to walk slowly." "waygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA distortion to the meaning of a word or passage."The politician's speech contained several twists of the original agreement to make his position seem more popular. "languagecommunicationwritingliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc."The movie had many twists that kept us guessing until the very end. "storyentertainmentliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(preceded by definite article) A type of dance characterised by rotating oneβs hips. See Twist (dance) on Wikipedia for more details."The dance class was learning the twist, a hip-rotating dance. "danceentertainmentculturemusicstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rotation of the body when diving."The diver's entry was clean despite the several twists he performed in the air. "bodysportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sprain, especially to the ankle."She had to sit out of gym class because she got several twists during the basketball game. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA twig."The bird carefully wove twists and bits of moss into its nest. "natureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA girl, a woman."After years of service, the headmistress knew all the twists of the local school. "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roll of twisted dough, baked."The bakery sells delicious, warm twists every morning. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small roll of tobacco."My grandfather always kept a pouch of loose tobacco and a pack of rolling papers to make his own twists. "itemsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together."Damascus twist"materialweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon."The gunsmith carefully examined the twists inside the rifle barrel to ensure accuracy. "militaryweapontechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beverage made of brandy and gin."After a long day at work, my grandfather often enjoys a couple of twists with his dinner. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strong individual tendency or bent; inclination."a twist toward fanaticism"tendencycharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn appetite for food."After a long hike, the children returned home with tremendous twists, ready to devour anything they could find in the kitchen. "physiologybodysensationfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force."She twists the ends of the bread bag to keep the bread fresh. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo join together by twining one part around another."She carefully twists the two strands of yarn together to start her braid. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve."The argument about the project's budget unexpectedly twisted and became much more confusing. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts."The gardener twists the ivy around the archway. "actionprocesswayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wind into; to insinuate."Avarice twists itself into all human concerns."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a knob etc."He twists the volume knob on the radio to make the music louder. "machinedeviceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating."She always twists my stories when she tells them to her friends, making me sound much worse than I actually am. "communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings)."She nervously twists a strand of hair when she's thinking hard. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction."She twists her ankle when she jumps off the curb. "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 twists through the forest, making it hard to see what's ahead. "waygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to rotate."He twists the cap off the water bottle. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips)."At the party, Maria expertly twisted to the music. "danceentertainmentmusiccultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo coax."She gently twists her little brother's arm to get him to share his toys. "actioncommunicationattitudecharactermindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card."During the blackjack game, the player twists for another card. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading