Definition of twist

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Twist (n.) A cord, thread, or anything flexible, formed by winding strands or separate things round each other..

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Twiddle :: Twiddle (n.) A slight twist with the fingers.
Intorsion :: Intorsion (n.) A winding, bending, or twisting..
Organzine :: Organzine (n.) A kind of double thrown silk of very fine texture, that is, silk twisted like a rope with different strands, so as to increase its strength..
Vex :: Vex (v. t.) To twist; to weave.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..
Wring :: Wring (v. i.) To writhe; to twist, as with anguish..
Wring :: Wring (v. t.) To twist and compress; to turn and strain with violence; to writhe; to squeeze hard; to pinch; as, to wring clothes in washing..
Strepsipterous :: Strepsiptera (n. pl.) A group of small insects having the anterior wings rudimentary, and in the form of short and slender twisted appendages, while the posterior ones are large and membranous. They are parasitic in the larval state on bees, wasps, and the like; -- called also Rhipiptera. See Illust. under Rhipipter..
Sleeve :: Sleeve (n.) See Sleave, untwisted thread..
Tortile :: Tortile (a.) Twisted; wreathed; coiled.
Untwirl :: Untwirl (v. t.) To untwist; to undo.
Intertwistingly :: Intertwistingly (adv.) By intertwisting, or being intertwisted..
Twisted :: Twisted (imp. & p. p.) of Twis.
Marline :: Marline (v.) A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fretting..
Spire :: Spire (n.) A spiral; a curl; a whorl; a twist.
Roving :: Roving (n.) A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2..
Contortuplicate :: Contortuplicate (a.) Plaited lengthwise and twisted in addition, as the bud of the morning-glory..
Distortion :: Distortion (n.) The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion..
Gauche :: Gauche (n.) Winding; twisted; warped; -- applied to curves and surfaces.
Slue :: Slue (v. t.) In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round..
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