twist — to turn or rotate something by winding or bending
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to turn or rotate something by winding or bending
Pronunciation (IPA): /twɪst/
Example Sentences
- My cat somehow managed to twist herself into a pretzel shape in that tiny box.
- He twisted the facts to make himself look like a hero in the story.
- I twisted my ankle while trying to impress someone with my dance moves.
twist
VERB[/twɪst/]
to turn or rotate something by winding or bending
💡 Concept
He twists the metal until its shape changes completely.
🎵 Rhyme
He twists the towel despite the resistance and persists until it’s dry.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/twɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/twɪst/
🌳Etymology
Roottwist
🎵Rhyme
fistlistmistwrist
fist
list
mist
wrist
🔗Collocations
twist and turn
plot twist
twist someone's arm
twist of fate
twist the truth
lemon twist
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat somehow managed to twist herself into a pretzel shape in that tiny box.”
“He twisted the facts to make himself look like a hero in the story.”
😄 Fun example
“I twisted my ankle while trying to impress someone with my dance moves.”
“The road twisted through the mountains like a snake.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
turnrotatebenddistortwarp
Antonyms
straightenuntwistclarify
Related
spincoilwindcurvespiral
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