twist

twist - noun

an unforeseen development

an interpretation of a text or action

any clever maneuver

the act of rotating rapidly

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

a circular segment of a curve

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

a jerky pulling movement

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

the act of winding or twisting

turning or twisting around (in place)

twist - verb

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
turn in the opposite direction
form into a spiral shape
form into twists
extend in curves and turns
do the twist
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
twist suddenly so as to sprain

twist - thesaurus

View spelling list Initial and Final Consonant Blends 3 and learn about the word twist in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 6. Initial and final blends.

Scrabble score = 8

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