Twist

twist, v.t. to twine: to unite or form by winding together: to form from several threads: to encircle with something: to wreathe: to wind spirally: to turn from the true form or meaning: to fabricate, compose: to cause to move spirally, to bend: to wrest, wrench: to insinuate.— v.i. to be united by winding: to be bent, to move spirally: to revolve: to writhe.— n. that which is twisted: a cord: a single thread: manner of twisting: a contortion: a small roll of tobacco: a strong silk thread: ( obs. ) coarse cloth: a wrench, strain: a peculiar bent, perversion: ( slang ) a mixed drink, also an appetite for food.— adjs. Twist′able ; Twist′ed .— n. Twīst′er , one who, or that which, twists: a whirling wind, a tornado: the inner part, of the thigh of a rider on horseback: a ball, as in cricket, billiards, ., sent with a twist.— v.t. Twist′le ( Scot. ), to twist.— n. a wrench.— Twist of the wrist , the turning movement of the wrist in any work requiring dexterity, any quick action. [A.S. twist , a rope— twí- , two; Ger. zwist , discord.]