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twist

/twɪst/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. verb

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

    The prisoner writhed in discomfort

  2. verb

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

    bend the rod

  3. noun

    an unforeseen development

    events suddenly took an awkward turn

  4. noun

    an interpretation of a text or action

    they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct

  5. noun

    any clever maneuver

    he would stoop to any device to win a point

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