Twist

/twɪst/

The meaning and definition of Twist, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A strong individual tendency or bent; inclination.
    “a twist toward fanaticism”
  2. A material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together.
    “Damascus twist”
verb
  1. To wind into; to insinuate.
    “Avarice twists itself into all human concerns.”
  2. To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

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