Twist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something

"with a forceful twist she loosened the bolt"

an odd or peculiar habit

"my roommate has his little twists, and I have mine, so things should balance out"

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of

"my enemies will twist my words, but you'll only hear the truth out of me"

to follow a circular or spiral course

"the path gently twisted down the hill"

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

"twisted my wrist around to stretch it"

to move by or as if by a forceful rotation

"kept twisting the cap until it came free"

to make jerky or restless movements

"the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair"

to cause to twine about one another

"has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming"