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TWISTS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 23 meanings of the word Twists.

Twists - as a noun

An unforeseen development

Example: "Events suddenly took an awkward turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turnturn of events

An interpretation of a text or action

Example: "They put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
construction

Any clever maneuver

Example: "He would stoop to any device to win a point"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devicegimmick
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
maneuvermanoeuvretactical maneuvertactical manoeuvre
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of rotating rapidly

Example: "He gave the crank a spin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spintwirltwistingwhirl
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Example: "The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pullwrench
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytrauma
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kinktwirl

A circular segment of a curve

Example: "A bend in the road"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bendcrookturn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curvecurved shape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eddy

A jerky pulling movement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrench

A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
braidplaittress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coifcoiffurehair stylehairdohairstyle
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Social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

Example: "They liked to dance the twist"

The act of winding or twisting

Example: "He put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
windwinding

Turning or twisting around (in place)

Example: "With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twists - as a verb

To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squirmwormwrestlewrigglewrithe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

Example: "Bend the rod"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benddeformflexturn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn in the opposite direction

Example: "Twist one's head"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form into a spiral shape

Example: "The cord is all twisted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distorttwine
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
untwist

Form into twists

Example: "Twist the strips of dough"

Extend in curves and turns

Example: "The road winds around the lake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curvewind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Do the twist

Twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

Example: "Wrench a window off its hinges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrench

Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Example: "Don't twist my words"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convolutepervertsophisticatetwist around

Twist suddenly so as to sprain

Example: "Wrench one's ankle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ricksprainturnwrenchwrick

Example Sentences

"He twists his ankle while playing soccer."
"She twists her hair into a bun."
"The detective twists the facts to fit his theory."
"The gymnast twists her body in mid-air."
"He twists the screwdriver to tighten the screw."
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Word Game Points

Is TWISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, twists is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TWISTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TWISTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, twists is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TWISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is TWISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, twists is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TWISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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