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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | turn |
| Type of | rotation, rotary motion |
| Has types | twiddle |
with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | construction |
| Type of | interpretation |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | wind, winding |
| Type of | rotary motion, rotation |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | device, gimmick |
| Type of | manoeuvre, tactical manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, maneuver |
| Has types | fast one, trick, mnemonic |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | turn, turn of events |
| Type of | development |
twist::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | convolute, pervert, sophisticate, twist around |
| Type of | refer, denote |
| Derivation | twisting |
Don't twist my words.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | spin, twirl, twisting, whirl |
| Type of | rotary motion, rotation |
| Has types | pirouette, logrolling, birling |
it broke off after much twisting.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | trip the light fantastic toe, trip the light fantastic, dance |
Examples of twist
twist
The moment you see a Rubik's Cube, you know you're supposed to twist the pieces.
From the businessweek.com
Its Mobay cheese offers a playful twist on the semi-soft French classic Morbier.
From the businessweek.com
The ban is the latest twist in a long-running battle between the U.A.E. and RIM.
From the online.wsj.com
Their twist, aimed at a Berkeley audience, is to use more healthful ingredients.
From the sfgate.com
In another strange twist Sunday, the largest cheer was for the guy who made par.
From the dailyherald.com
Cronin and Lewin draw on their best-sellers for this counting book with a twist.
From the sacbee.com
Even the plot twist that provides an unconvincing hopeful ending is no surprise.
From the post-gazette.com
The oat crust is uniform and appetizing, bringing a nice twist to the pork chop.
From the dailyherald.com
There has been no attempt whatsoever to give it a subtle twist which is a shame.
From the express.co.uk
- Turn: an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an awkward turn"
- Writhe: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
- Construction: an interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"
- Flex: cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
- Device: any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
- Turn in the opposite direction; "twist one's head"
- Twist is a 1994 album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Dave Dobbyn. It was produced by Neil Finn. The album was released in the USA with a slightly altered track listing.
- Twist were a rock band from Birmingham, UK consisting of Emma Fox (vocals/guitar), Vanessa White (guitar), Kelly Southern (Bass) and Leanne Taylor (drums). They released their debut record, Magenta on the Fierce Panda record label in February 2000 and played support slots for Muse and Coldplay. ...
- A twist is a piece of citrus zest used as a cocktail garnish, generally for decoration and to add flavor when added to a mixed drink.
