Word Finder - twists

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A twisting force.

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Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.

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The form given in twisting.

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The degree of stress or strain when twisted.

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A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.

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A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.

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A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.

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A distortion to the meaning of a word or passage.

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An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.

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(preceded by definite article) A type of dance characterised by rotating one’s hips. See Twist (dance) on Wikipedia for more details.

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A rotation of the body when diving.

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A sprain, especially to the ankle.

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A twig.

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A girl, a woman.

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A roll of twisted dough, baked.

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A small roll of tobacco.

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A material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together.

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Damascus twist

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The spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon.

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A beverage made of brandy and gin.

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A strong individual tendency or bent; inclination.

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a twist toward fanaticism

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An appetite for food.

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To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

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To join together by twining one part around another.

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To contort; to writhe; to complicate; to crook spirally; to convolve.

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To wreathe; to wind; to encircle; to unite by intertexture of parts.

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To wind into; to insinuate.

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Avarice twists itself into all human concerns.

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To turn a knob etc.

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To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.

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To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).

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To injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction.

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(of a path) To wind; to follow a bendy or wavy course; to have many bends.

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To cause to rotate.

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To dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips).

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To coax.

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In the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card.

We assume that the body receives arbitrary twists about twc given screws, and it is required to determine the character of the resultant displacement.

The twists and turns led her sometimes towards it, sometimes back the way she came.

China also takes 40 8 mule, water twists and twofolds.

The demand for cloths which require careful handling and regularity in weaving has helped to develop the supply of ring yarns which will stand the strain of the loom better than mule twists.

Ay, it's spring again, WI aa the twists an turns that Mother Nature can throw at's.

Twists may cause the earrings to snap or pull apart.

There are some interesting twists to this well-photographed, well-edited feature, such as a steamy daisy chain.

The plot had some interesting twists in it; but didn't seem convincingly cohesive as a whole.

There are many twists and turns and a dramatic denouement at the end.

With a number of twists and turns the story winds to a conclusion that involves exorcism, multiple deaths, salvation and demonic trickery.

Only milligrams of silver fulminate is used in ' Snaps ', small twists of paper containing fulminate coated sand.

I approach them and as soon as her son sees me, his face twists into an ugly grimace.

Over all another amazing story with many twists and turns that results in a great page turner.

The high torque also twists the shaft and that makes the drive feel soggy.

Next came Sautin, with an attempt at the mind-boggling reverse two-and-a-half somersaults with one-and-a-half twists that was introduced to the sport by Ali.

The writing is sharp and the plot full of unexpected twists and turns.

It twists and turns along mountains, past crumbling watchtowers and through villages and farms, alive with activity.

The work done by a wrench about a given screw, when the body twists about a second given screw, may be calculated directly as follows.

Two screws are reciprocal when a wrench about one does no work on a body which twists about the other.

Yes it 's just another by the numbers thriller with no new twists.

Kids of all reading abilities find these books fun and easy to read, with scary and sometimes violent twists in the story.

As with most cocktail recipes, the vodka martini lends itself to many different twists on the basic recipe.

If you are knowledgeable about which kinds of alcohol are complemented by different mixers, craft some new cocktails on your own or consult online sources for interesting twists on the classics.

Flexibility - Planning is great, but life is full of twists and turns that need handling in the best ways possible.

Co-parenting is an ongoing process that twists and turns every day.

A front loader is gentler on your clothes because instead of an agitator, which beats the clothes through the water and thus stresses and twists the fabric, the machines boast a horizontal axis, which tumbles them in and out of the water.

Most burl wood furniture has a glossy finish to enhance the unusual gnarls and twists in the wood grain.

The bottom of the lip barrel twists and pushes the liquid out of the top.

Online Tetris games range from classic Tetris to exciting new twists on the game.

For additional twists on meatless lasagna recipes, try a vegan lasagna recipe using tofu.

When purchased in bulk, lucky bamboo shoots can be as little as 10 or 15 cents each for a 3-4 inch tall straight stalk, though longer stalks or those with curls and twists can cost $10 or more each.

Chewing tobacco is sold as shreds, twists, or blocks of tobacco leaves.

It has some nice twists and surprises.Incidentally, the cafe in the screenplay is based on a real cafe in Pie Town called the Pie-O-Neer.

There is no question that many high designers are visionaries, and some labels such as Armani, Burberry and Marc Jacobs delight in creating upscale clothes for little boys that include little twists.

For some twists on classic looks, try Dimples & Dandelions, which specializes in tutus for children.

The ship also includes a three-deck high waterslide that features a bevy of jaw-dropping twists and turns.

Evaluate any potential twists from side to side that might keep the door from sliding smoothly by running string from opposite corners, top to bottom, to create an X across the opening.

The intricate weaving in Celtic jewelry is beautifully expressed in gem Celtic earrings with loops and twists of metal twining around sparkling gemstones.

Celtic knots are delicate and highly symbolic designs with different twists representing the connections between nature, life, and spiritualism.

The trinity knot, sometimes called the triquetra, is made up of a single, unbroken line that twists to form three points.

The wire artist will use the twists and turns in the wire as a design feature and the finished result can either by light and airy or more dense and robust.

Many contemporary styles are interesting twists on traditional styles.

These might appear with twists, swirls, ribboned metal, or simply a solid circle or other geometric design.

Wisecracking Humor Like puns, wisecracks rely on clever twists with words.

After that, other brands copied the shape, adding their own twists like color tweaks and shape-altering (like square!).

The ride itself has been darkened to provide a spookier, more unexpected ride as many areas of the ride are now pitch black and riders cannot see the upcoming twists and dips.

Mine train coasters are characterized by sharp curves, twists, and dips that give them an out-of-control feel.

The two-and-a-half minute thrill ride takes guests through pretzel loops, U-turns, in-line twists and corkscrews.

The view from the top of the hill is unparalleled but all too brief, and the coaster plummets straight down and twists through a 270 degree spiral on its way back to earth.

Jewel Quest uses a similar formula to Bejeweled but introduces a few unique twists.