Definition of twist

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Twist (n.) One of the threads of a warp, -- usually more tightly twisted than the filling..

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Twisted :: Twisted (imp. & p. p.) of Twis.
Reamer :: Reamer (n.) One who, or that which, reams; specifically, an instrument with cutting or scraping edges, used, with a twisting motion, for enlarging a round hole, as the bore of a cannon, etc..
Ravel :: Ravel (v. t.) To separate or undo the texture of; to take apart; to untwist; to unweave or unknit; -- often followed by out; as, to ravel a twist; to ravel out a stocking..
Floss :: Floss (n.) Untwisted filaments of silk, used in embroidering..
Inflection :: Inflection (n.) A bend; a fold; a curve; a turn; a twist.
Roll :: Roll (v.) A cylindrical twist of tobacco.
Untwist :: Untwist (v. t.) To separate and open, as twisted threads; to turn back, as that which is twisted; to untwine..
Twist :: Twist (n.) That which is formed by twisting, convoluting, or uniting parts..
Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To raddle or twist.
Thread :: Thread (n.) A very small twist of flax, wool, cotton, silk, or other fibrous substance, drawn out to considerable length; a compound cord consisting of two or more single yarns doubled, or joined together, and twisted..
Volvulus :: Volvulus (n.) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.
Wind :: Wind (n.) The act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist; a winding.
Entwinement :: Entwinement (n.) A twining or twisting together or round; union.
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..
Wreathe :: Wreathe (n.) To surround with anything twisted or convolved; to encircle; to infold.
Untwine :: Untwine (v. t.) To untwist; to separate, as that which is twined or twisted; to disentangle; to untie..
Twiddle :: Twiddle (n.) A slight twist with the fingers.
Torsional :: Torsional (a.) Of or pertaining to torsion; resulting from torsion, or the force with which a thread or wire returns to a state of rest after having been twisted round its axis; as, torsional force..
Wrench :: Wrench (v. t.) A violent twist, or a pull with twisting..
Cablelaid :: Cablelaid (a.) Twisted after the manner of a cable; as, a cable-laid gold chain..
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