twist: signification et définitions

To wind together (two or more threads, for example) so as to produce a single strand.

To form in this manner: twist a length of rope from strands of hemp.

To wind or coil (vines or rope, for example) about something.

To interlock or interlace: twist flowers in one's hair.

To make (one's way) in a tortuous manner: twisted my way through the briar patch.

To turn so as to face another direction: twisted their heads around at the sound of the doorbell.

To impart a spiral or coiling shape to, as by turning the ends in opposite directions: twisting wire into a loop.

To turn or open by turning: twisted off the bottle cap.

To pull, break, or snap by turning: twist off a dead branch.

To wrench or sprain: twist one's wrist.

To alter the normal aspect of; contort: twist one's mouth into a wry smile.

To alter or distort the intended meaning of: The cross-examiner twisted the words of the witness. See Synonyms at distort.

To alter or distort the mental, moral, or emotional character of: The trauma twisted the child's outlook.

To be or become twisted.

To move or progress in a winding course; meander: The river twisted toward the sea.

To squirm; writhe: twist with pain.

To rotate or revolve.

To dance the twist.

To move so as to face in another direction.

Something twisted or formed by twisting, especially:

A length of yarn, cord, or thread, especially a strong silk thread used mainly to bind the edges of buttonholes.

Tobacco leaves processed into the form of a rope or roll.

A loaf of bread or other bakery product made from pieces of dough twisted together.

A sliver of citrus peel twisted over or dropped into a beverage for flavoring.

The act of twisting or the condition of being twisted; a spin, twirl, or rotation.