twist

Definition

Examples

You need to twist the cap firmly to close the bottle.

Word Family

Synonyms

• wrencha sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
• contorttwist and press out of shape
• benda circular segment of a curve

Collocations

• Easy twist one's ankle
  to twist one's ankle, meaning to to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
• Medium unexpected plot twist in negotiations
  describing unexpected plot twist in negotiations (not expected or anticipated)
• Hard twist facts to mislead shareholders
  to twist facts to mislead shareholders, meaning to to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
• Very Hard twist someone round one's little finger
  to twist someone round one's little finger, meaning to to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)