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Definition 1:
To bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape .
Examples:
The toy can be twisted into different shapes.
She twisted balloons into the shapes of different animals.
Definition 2:
To bend or turn (something) into a shape or position that is not normal or natural .
Examples:
The antenna was twisted out of shape.
The car was a heap of twisted metal after the accident.
She twisted [=contorted] her face as if she was about to cry.
He twists his lip into an odd expression when he’s thinking.
Definition 3:
To turn (something) in a circular motion with your hand + obj no obj .
Examples:
twist the dials on the radio
The bottle cap twists off.
Definition 4:
To pull off or break (something) by turning it often + off .
Examples:
He twisted a small branch off the tree.
Definition 5:
To turn a part of your body around :to change your position .
Examples:
Everyone in the audience twisted in their seats to see what made the noise.
He twisted around to face me.
Definition 6:
To hurt (your ankle, knee, wrist, etc.) by turning it too far .
Examples:
I twisted my ankle playing softball.
Definition 7:
To combine several threads or wires by wrapping them around one another .
Examples:
Twist the wire ends together to make an electrical connection.
Rope is made by twisting many threads together.
Definition 8:
To wrap or wind (something) around something + obj no obj .
Examples:
I like the way she twists [=coils, wraps] that scarf around her neck.
Ivy twisted [=wound] around the columns of the porch.
Definition 9:
To change the meaning of (something, such as a word) unfairly .
Examples:
He was accused of twisting [=distorting] the facts.
He twisted my words [=he repeated what I said in a way that had a different meaning] and made it seem like I was angry.
Definition 10:
To curve or change direction suddenly .
Examples:
Be careful, the road twists up ahead.
A twisting path
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