twists

We have found lemma(root) word of twists : twist.

Definitions


[twɪst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape
(e.g: a strip of metal is twisted to form a hollow tube)

- cause to rotate around a stationary point; turn
(e.g: she twisted her ring round and round on her finger)

- dance the twist

- cheat; defraud

- (in pontoon) request, deal, or be dealt a card face upwards


Phrases:
- round the twist
- twist in the wind
- twist someone's arm
- twists and turns

Origin:
Old English (as a noun), of Germanic origin; probably from the base of twin and twine. Current verb senses date from late Middle English


[twɪst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of twisting something around a stationary point
(e.g: the taps needed a single twist to turn them on)

- a thing with a spiral shape
(e.g: a barley sugar twist)

- a distorted shape
(e.g: he had a cruel twist to his mouth)

- a point at which something turns or bends
(e.g: the car negotiated the twists and turns of the mountain road)

- a fine strong thread consisting of twisted strands of cotton or silk

- a drink consisting of two ingredients mixed together

- a carpet with a tightly curled pile


Phrases:
- round the twist
- twist in the wind
- twist someone's arm
- twists and turns

Origin:
Old English (as a noun), of Germanic origin; probably from the base of twin and twine. Current verb senses date from late Middle English




definition by Oxford Dictionaries