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      twist
      noun
      turning or twisting around (in place)
      the act of winding or twisting
      social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music
      a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
      a jerky pulling movement
      a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
      a circular segment of a curve
      a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
      a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
      the act of rotating rapidly
      any clever maneuver
      an interpretation of a text or action
      an unforeseen development
      verb
      twist suddenly so as to sprain
      practice sophistry
      twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
      do the twist
      extend in curves and turns
      form into twists
      form into a spiral shape
      turn in the opposite direction
      cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
      to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
      Synonyms for twist
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      Words related to twist
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