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  1. 1
    to force something out of its original shape by bending it or turning it around

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

    To change the shape of something: reshape, open up, shape, form, bend, straighten, twist, deform, curl, work... more
    1. a.
      to bend or turn into a different shape

      American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

      To change the shape of something: reshape, open up, shape, form, bend, straighten, twist, deform, curl, work... more
  2. 2
    to change the position of part of your body so that you face a different direction

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

    To change your position: balance, bend, bestride, bow, burrow, cower, crane, crook, crouch, double over... more
  3. 3
    to turn something in a circle with your hands or fingers

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

    To move in circles or twists: spin, revolve, whirl, rotate, swirl, twirl, circle, turn, swing... more
  4. 4
    to wind something around something else

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

    To wind or twist something: wind, twist, tangle, entangle, screw, intertwine, wrench, tweak, bind... more
    1. a.
      to wind several pieces of wool, thread, wire, etc. over and under each other in order to make one thick piece

      American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

      To wind or twist something: wind, twist, tangle, entangle, screw, intertwine, wrench, tweak, bind... more
  5. 5
    if a road or a river twists, it has a lot of bends in it

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of twist

    What roads, paths and areas of land do: ascend, bend, bifurcate, branch off, carry, connect, diverge, divide, end, extend... more

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