Twist

turning or twisting around (in place)

the act of rotating rapidly

social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

a circular segment of a curve

an interpretation of a text or action

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

the act of winding or twisting

a jerky pulling movement

any clever maneuver

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

an unforeseen development

twist suddenly so as to sprain

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

form into a spiral shape

extend in curves and turns

practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

turn in the opposite direction

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

do the twist

form into twists