twist

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a circular segment of a curve
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
an interpretation of a text or action
practice sophistry
extend in curves and turns
any clever maneuver
form into a spiral shape
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
twist suddenly so as to sprain
the act of rotating rapidly
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
an unforeseen development
turning or twisting around (in place)
a jerky pulling movement
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music
the act of winding or twisting
turn in the opposite direction
form into twists
do the twist
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
To contort
Hence, to turn from the true form or meaning
To distort, as a solid body, by turning one part relatively to another about an axis passing through both
To wreathe
To wind into
To unite by winding one thread, strand, or other flexible substance, round another
Hence, to form as if by winding one part around another
To form into a thread from many fine filaments
To be contorted
To follow a helical or spiral course
The act of twisting
The form given in twisting
That which is formed by twisting, convoluting, or uniting parts
A cord, thread, or anything flexible, formed by winding strands or separate things round each other
A kind of closely twisted, strong sewing silk, used by tailors, saddlers, and the like
A kind of cotton yarn, of several varieties
A roll of twisted dough, baked
A little twisted roll of tobacco
One of the threads of a warp, -- usually more tightly twisted than the filling
A material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together
The spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon
A beverage made of brandy and gin
A twig
Residential area (city, town, village) in Germany in Niedersachsen
Residential area (city, town, village) in Netherlands in Noord-Holland
Residential area (city, town, village) in the United States of America (USA) in Arkansas

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