twists

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)

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