Definition of twist

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Twist (v. t.) Hence, to turn from the true form or meaning; to pervert; as, to twist a passage cited from an author..

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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..
Disentwine :: Disentwine (v. t.) To free from being entwined or twisted.
Kink :: Kink (v. i.) To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread..
Warp :: Warp (v. t.) To turn or twist out of shape; esp., to twist or bend out of a flat plane by contraction or otherwise..
Water Tu Twist :: Water tu twist () Yarn made by the throstle, or water frame..
Torque :: Torque (n.) A turning or twisting; tendency to turn, or cause to turn, about an axis..
Unbone :: Unbone (v. t.) To twist about, as if boneless..
Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To raddle or twist.
Crook :: Crook (n.) To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.
Twiste :: Twiste () imp. of Twist.
Tweedle :: Tweedle (v. t.) To twist.
Entwinement :: Entwinement (n.) A twining or twisting together or round; union.
Sleave :: Sleave (n.) Silk not yet twisted; floss; -- called also sleave silk.
Unwreathe :: Unwreathe (v. t.) To untwist, uncoil, or untwine, as anything wreathed..
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..
Plain-laid :: Plain-laid (a.) Consisting of strands twisted together in the ordinary way; as, a plain-laid rope. See Illust. of Cordage..
Volvulus :: Volvulus (n.) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.
Worsted :: Worsted (n.) Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery..
Wring :: Wring (v. i.) To writhe; to twist, as with anguish..
Twirl :: Twirl (n.) A twist; a convolution.
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