n an unforeseen development
n an interpretation of a text or action
n any clever maneuver
n the act of rotating rapidly
n a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
n a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
n a circular segment of a curve
n a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
n a jerky pulling movement
n a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
n social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
n the act of winding or twisting
n turning or twisting around (in place)
v to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
v cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
v turn in the opposite direction
v form into a spiral shape
v form into twists
v extend in curves and turns
v do the twist
v twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
v practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
v twist suddenly so as to sprain
