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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Twist :: Twist (v. t.) To unite by winding one thread, strand, or other flexible substance, round another; to form by convolution, or winding separate things round each other; as, to twist yarn or thread..
Single :: Single (a.) Not doubled, twisted together, or combined with others; as, a single thread; a single strand of a rope..
Set :: Set (n.) Permanent change of figure in consequence of excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc.; as, the set of a spring..
Warper :: Warper (n.) One who, or that which, warps or twists out of shape..
Squirr :: Squirm (v. i.) To twist about briskly with contor/ions like an eel or a worm; to wriggle; to writhe.
Distort :: Distort (v. t.) To force or put out of the true posture or direction; to twist aside mentally or morally.
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..
Twist :: Twist (v. t.) To contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve.
Gnarl :: Gnarl (n.) a knot in wood; a large or hard knot, or a protuberance with twisted grain, on a tree..
Intwine :: Intwine (v. t.) To twine or twist into, or together; to wreathe; as, a wreath of flowers intwined..
Twist :: 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..
Cordeling :: Cordeling (a.) Twisting.
Tortive :: Tortive (a.) Twisted; wreathed.
English :: English (n.) A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball.
Imp :: Imp (n.) Something added to, or united with, another, to lengthen it out or repair it, -- as, an addition to a beehive; a feather inserted in a broken wing of a bird; a length of twisted hair in a fishing line..
Jack :: Jack (n.) A machine for twisting the sliver as it leaves the carding machine.
Twist :: Twist (n.) A beverage made of brandy and gin.
Feaze :: Feaze (v. t.) To untwist; to unravel, as the end of a rope..
Writhe :: Writhe (v. i.) To twist or contort the body; to be distorted; as, to writhe with agony. Also used figuratively..
Throwster :: Throwster (n.) One who throws or twists silk; a thrower.
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