twist
Third Person
twists
Present Participle
twisting
Past Tense
twisted
Past Participle
twisted
1
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
transitive
- The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
- He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
- Using pliers, she carefully twisted the copper wire to create an abstract sculpture.
- She twisted the wire coat hanger into a hook shape to hang her keys by the door.
- He twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture.
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2
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
transitive
- She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
- Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
- He twisted his wrist while trying to catch the falling bookshelf, sending a sharp pain shooting up his arm.
- The gymnast twisted her ankle during practice, forcing her to sit out of the competition.
- She slipped on the icy pavement and twisted her wrist as she tried to break her fall.
3
to contort or turn one's body in a sinuous or squirming manner, often with rapid or irregular movements
transitive
- The contortionist twisted her body into impossible shapes, leaving the audience in awe of her flexibility.
- She twisted her hand out of the attacker's grasp and ran for help.
- The dancer twisted her body gracefully to match the rhythm of the music.
- He twisted his shoulder to dodge the incoming ball.
- She twisted her torso to reach the top shelf.
4
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
- The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
- During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
- To stretch his spine, the yoga practitioner twisted gently.
- During the martial arts training, the students twisted to evade their opponents' attacks.
6
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
transitive
- The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
- His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
- The journalist accused the rival publication of twisting the facts to fit their biased narrative.
- The marketing team twisted the product's features to exaggerate its effectiveness.
- In her gossip, she often twists stories to make them more scandalous and entertaining.
Synonyms:
7
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
- At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
- The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
- At the beach party, teenagers gathered around a makeshift dance floor to twist to the energetic beats of rock and roll music.
- During the music festival, people of all ages gathered in the park to twist to live performances.
8
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
- The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
- The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
- The narrow road twists up the mountainside, offering breathtaking vistas of the valley below.
- The hiking path twists through the canyon, revealing hidden waterfalls and rock formations along the way.
- The river's path twists and meanders through the countryside, creating fertile floodplains along its banks.