TWIST | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Twist

Twist

twist

Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to change or distort something's shape by turning or pulling parts of it, often forming it into a curled or bent shape;

e.g. He used a pair of pliers to twist the wire.

(verb)

to wriggle one's body or move so that the shoulders and hips are oriented in different directions;

e.g. She had to twist very far to reach the object behind her.

(verb)

to injure a part of one's body by moving it too far around a joint;

e.g. He jumped and landed on his feet, caused him to twist his ankle.

(verb)

to rotate or turn something around a stationary point, or to cause something to wrap, interlace, or wind around something else;

e.g. Hold the bottle cap tightly and twist it to open the bottle. She began to twist the piece of string around her finger.

(noun)

the action of rotating or turning something around a stationary point, or the extent to which something can be thus turned;

e.g. He gave the lid a twist to loosen it from the jar.

(noun)

something that has a curled or spiral shape, such as a baked piece of dough in such a shape, or a piece of citrus peel that is used to garnish and/or flavor a drink;

e.g. She bought a cheese twist from the bakery. His drink had a twist of orange peel in it.

(noun)

the point at which something that has a turn in its structure, such as a variation or new perspective on something or an unexpected turn of events;

e.g. Each dish served at the restaurant is a twist on a classic recipe. Their journey encountered a twist which forced them to change their plans completely.