Definition of twist

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Twist (n.) A kind of closely twisted, strong sewing silk, used by tailors, saddlers, and the like..

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Twist :: Twist (v. t.) To form into a thread from many fine filaments; as, to twist wool or cotton..
Torque :: Torque (n.) A turning or twisting; tendency to turn, or cause to turn, about an axis..
Cordeling :: Cordeling (a.) Twisting.
Ravel :: Ravel (v. t.) To separate or undo the texture of; to take apart; to untwist; to unweave or unknit; -- often followed by out; as, to ravel a twist; to ravel out a stocking..
Flexible :: Flexible (a.) Capable of being flexed or bent; admitting of being turned, bowed, or twisted, without breaking; pliable; yielding to pressure; not stiff or brittle..
Untwist :: Untwist (v. t.) To separate and open, as twisted threads; to turn back, as that which is twisted; to untwine..
Distortion :: Distortion (n.) The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body..
Contort :: Contort (v. t.) To twist, or twist together; to turn awry; to bend; to distort; to wrest..
Wriggle :: Wriggle (v. i.) To move the body to and fro with short, writhing motions, like a worm; to squirm; to twist uneasily or quickly about..
Unspin :: Unspin (v. t.) To untwist, as something spun..
Doublethreaded :: Doublethreaded (a.) Consisting of two threads twisted together; using two threads.
Rove :: Rove (v. t.) To twist slightly; to bring together, as slivers of wool or cotton, and twist slightly before spinning..
Crank :: Crank (n.) A twist or turn of the mind; caprice; whim; crotchet; also, a fit of temper or passion..
Intertwine :: Intertwine (v. i.) To be twined or twisted together; to become mutually involved or enfolded.
Candle :: Candle (n.) A slender, cylindrical body of tallow, containing a wick composed of loosely twisted linen of cotton threads, and used to furnish light..
Cord :: Cord (n.) A string, or small rope, composed of several strands twisted together..
Twist :: Twist (v. t.) A twig.
Spin :: Spin (v. t.) To draw out, and twist into threads, either by the hand or machinery; as, to spin wool, cotton, or flax; to spin goat's hair; to produce by drawing out and twisting a fibrous material..
Floss :: Floss (n.) Untwisted filaments of silk, used in embroidering..
Wreathe :: Wreathe (n.) To twine or twist about; to surround; to encircle.
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