Definition of twist

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Twist (v. t.) To distort, as a solid body, by turning one part relatively to another about an axis passing through both; to subject to torsion; as, to twist a shaft..

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Stress :: Streptothrix (n.) A genus of bacilli occurring of the form of long, smooth and apparently branched threads, either straight or twisted..
Hyalonema :: Hyalonema (n.) A genus of hexactinelline sponges, having a long stem composed of very long, slender, transparent, siliceous fibres twisted together like the strands of a color. The stem of the Japanese species (H. Sieboldii), called glass-rope, has long been in use as an ornament. See Glass-rope..
Crankle :: Crankle (n.) A bend or turn; a twist; a crinkle.
Spire :: Spire (n.) A spiral; a curl; a whorl; a twist.
Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To raddle or twist.
Twist :: Twist (v. t.) To form into a thread from many fine filaments; as, to twist wool or cotton..
Fake :: Fake (v. t.) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form,, to prevent twisting when running out..
Twister :: Twister (n.) The inner part of the thigh, the proper place to rest upon when on horseback..
Wrench :: Wrench (v. t.) A sprain; an injury by twisting, as in a joint..
Roll :: Roll (v.) A cylindrical twist of tobacco.
Displat :: Displat (v. t.) To untwist; to uncurl; to unplat.
Narwhal :: Narwhal (n.) An arctic cetacean (Monodon monocerous), about twenty feet long. The male usually has one long, twisted, pointed canine tooth, or tusk projecting forward from the upper jaw like a horn, whence it is called also sea unicorn, unicorn fish, and unicorn whale. Sometimes two horns are developed, side by side..
Intorsion :: Intorsion (n.) A winding, bending, or twisting..
Thrower :: Thrower (n.) One who throws. Specifically: (a) One who throws or twists silk; a throwster. (b) One who shapes vessels on a throwing engine.
Mask Shell :: Mask shell () Any spiral marine shell of the genus Persona, having a curiously twisted aperture..
Deplication :: Deplication (n.) An unfolding, untwisting, or unplaiting..
Feaze :: Feaze (v. t.) To untwist; to unravel, as the end of a rope..
Distort :: Distort (v. t.) To twist of natural or regular shape; to twist aside physically; as, to distort the limbs, or the body..
Twine :: Twine (n.) A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string..
Twist :: Twist (n.) The form given in twisting.
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