Definition of twist

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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..

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Volvulus :: Volvulus (n.) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.
Sliver :: Sliver (n.) A strand, or slender roll, of cotton or other fiber in a loose, untwisted state, produced by a carding machine and ready for the roving or slubbing which preceeds spinning..
Twisting :: Twisting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Twis.
Fox :: Fox (n.) Rope yarn twisted together, and rubbed with tar; -- used for seizings or mats..
Awry :: Awry (adv. & a.) Turned or twisted toward one side; not in a straight or true direction, or position; out of the right course; distorted; obliquely; asquint; with oblique vision; as, to glance awry..
Twine :: Twine (n.) A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string..
Warper :: Warper (n.) One who, or that which, warps or twists out of shape..
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To entwist; to infold; to encircle.
Wicking :: Wicking (n.) the material of which wicks are made; esp., a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton..
Wry :: Wry (a.) To twist; to distort; to writhe; to wrest; to vex.
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..
Purl :: Purl (n.) An embroidered and puckered border; a hem or fringe, often of gold or silver twist; also, a pleat or fold, as of a band..
Crewel :: Crewel (n.) Worsted yarn,, slackly twisted, used for embroidery..
Contorted :: Contorted (a.) Twisted, or twisted together..
Wriggle :: Wriggle (v. t.) To move with short, quick contortions; to move by twisting and squirming; like a worm..
Twist :: Twist (n.) A little twisted roll of tobacco.
Torque :: Torque (n.) A turning or twisting; tendency to turn, or cause to turn, about an axis..
Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To raddle or twist.
Wrench :: Wrench (v. t.) A sprain; an injury by twisting, as in a joint..
Lay :: Lay (v. t.) To put the strands of (a rope, a cable, etc.) in their proper places and twist or unite them; as, to lay a cable or rope..
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