Definition of "Twist" :

noun: any clever maneuver

noun: the act of rotating rapidly

"It broke off after much twisting."

noun: turning or twisting around (in place)

"With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room."

noun: the act of winding or twisting

noun: social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

"They liked to dance the twist."

noun: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

noun: an interpretation of a text or action

noun: a jerky pulling movement

noun: an unforeseen development

noun: a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

noun: a circular segment of a curve

noun: a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

noun: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

verb: twist suddenly so as to sprain

"The wrestler twisted his shoulder."

verb: form into twists

"Twist the strips of dough."

verb: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

"Don't twist my words."

verb: turn in the opposite direction

"Twist one's head."

verb: form into a spiral shape

"The cord is all twisted."

verb: cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

"Twist the dough into a braid."

verb: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

verb: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

verb: do the twist

verb: extend in curves and turns

"The path twisted through the forest."