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Definition of twist

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Twist (v. t.) To distort, as a solid body, by turning one part relatively to another about an axis passing through both; to subject to torsion; as, to twist a shaft..

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Untwirl :: Untwirl (v. t.) To untwist; to undo.

Intertwistingly :: Intertwistingly (adv.) By intertwisting, or being intertwisted..

Sleave :: Sleave (n.) Silk not yet twisted; floss; -- called also sleave silk.

Intorsion :: Intorsion (n.) A winding, bending, or twisting..

Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To twist; to distort; as, to screw his visage..

Twiddle :: Twiddle (n.) A slight twist with the fingers.

Contorted :: Contorted (a.) Twisted back upon itself, as some parts of plants..

Leaper :: Leaper (n.) A kind of hooked instrument for untwisting old cordage.

Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To raddle or twist.

Skew :: Skew (a.) Turned or twisted to one side; situated obliquely; skewed; -- chiefly used in technical phrases.

Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent..

Twist :: Twist (v. i.) To be contorted; to writhe; to be distorted by torsion; to be united by winding round each other; to be or become twisted; as, some strands will twist more easily than others..

Throw-crook :: Throw-crook (n.) An instrument used for twisting ropes out of straw.

Cruller :: Cruller (n.) A kind of sweet cake cut in strips and curled or twisted, and fried crisp in boiling fat..

Kink :: Kink (n.) A twist or loop in a rope or thread, caused by a spontaneous doubling or winding upon itself; a close loop or curl; a doubling in a cord..

Pirl :: Pirl (v. t.) To twist or twine, as hair in making fishing lines..

Crank :: Crank (n.) A twist or turn of the mind; caprice; whim; crotchet; also, a fit of temper or passion..

Twire :: Twire (n.) A twisted filament; a thread.

Roving :: Roving (n.) A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2..

Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To turn or twist out of shape; esp., to twist or bend out of a flat plane by contraction or otherwise..