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Definition twist in British English

twist verb

verb
/twɪst/
1

to force something out of its original shape by bending it or turning it round

Example

The force of the explosion had twisted the metal.

Example

She sat there twisting her handkerchief into a knot.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
1.1

to bend or turn into a different shape

Example

Guy's mouth twisted into a wry smile.

Synonyms and related words
shape reshape form
2

to turn something in a circle with your hands or fingers

Example

She twisted her ring as she spoke.

Example

Can you twist the cap off this bottle?

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
3

to injure a part of your body such as your knee or wrist by bending it too much or by bending it in the wrong direction

Example

I've twisted my ankle so I won't be able to play.

Synonyms and related words
injure harm wound
4

to wind something around something else

Example

He twisted vines round the logs to make a raft.

Synonyms and related words
wind twist tangle
4.1

to wind several pieces of wool, thread, wire etc over and under each other in order to make one thick piece

Example

Her hair was twisted into a plait on top of her head.

Synonyms and related words
wind twist tangle
5

if a road or a river twists, it has a lot of bends in it

Example

From here, a narrow road twists up to Alwinton.

Example

The path twists and turns up the mountainside.

Synonyms and related words
ascend bend bifurcate
6

to change the intended meaning of something slightly so that it means what you want it to mean

Example

'How he twisted things to suit himself!' she thought angrily.

Example

You're twisting my words. You know that's not what I meant.

Synonyms and related words
be on the take blackmail bribe
7

to change the position of part of your body so that you face a different direction

Example

Sanders twisted in his chair to look out of the window.

Example

Stretch up, and twist your body round to the right.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
Definition twist in British English