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Kneck :: Kneck (n.) The twisting of a rope or cable, as it is running out..

Raveling :: Raveling (n.) The act of untwisting or of disentangling.

Detortion :: Detortion (n.) The act of detorting, or the state of being detorted; a twisting or warping..

Deplication :: Deplication (n.) An unfolding, untwisting, or unplaiting..

Cordeling :: Cordeling (a.) Twisting.

Twisting :: Twisting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Twis.

Torsion :: Torsion (n.) The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction..

Volvulus :: Volvulus (n.) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.

Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To secure the end of (a rope, or the like) from untwisting by overcasting it with small stuff..

Screw :: Screw (v. i.) To turn one's self uneasily with a twisting motion; as, he screws about in his chair..

Twine :: Twine (n.) To twist together; to form by twisting or winding of threads; to wreathe; as, fine twined linen..

Whirl :: Whirl (v. t.) A revolving hook used in twisting, as the hooked spindle of a rope machine, to which the threads to be twisted are attached..

Twisting :: Twisting () a. & n. from Twist.

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

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..

Contortion :: Contortion (n.) A twisting; a writhing; wry motion; a twist; as, the contortion of the muscles of the face..

Torque :: Torque (n.) A turning or twisting; tendency to turn, or cause to turn, about an axis..

Speeder :: Speeder (n.) A machine for drawing and twisting slivers to form rovings.

Wrench :: Wrench (v. t.) A sprain; an injury by twisting, as in a joint..

Wring :: Wring (n.) A writhing, as in anguish; a twisting; a griping..

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