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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Twist
  2. a. & n. from Twist.
  3. adj. marked by repeated turns and bends
  4. n. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
  5. n. the act of rotating rapidly
  6. a. & n. from Twist. Twisting pair. (Kinematics) See under Pair, n., 7.
  7. a. & n. from Twist. Twisting pair. (Kinematics) See under Pair,n., 7.
  8. j:100 n the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean n the act of rotating rapidly 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 s marked by repeated turns and bends