Definition (noun) an unforeseen development
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events suddenly took an awkward turn
Definition (noun) an interpretation of a text or action
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they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct
Definition (noun) any clever maneuver
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he would stoop to any device to win a point
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it was a great sales gimmick
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a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
Definition (noun) the act of rotating rapidly
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he gave the crank a spin
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it broke off after much twisting
Definition (noun) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell
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he was sidelined with a hamstring pull
Definition (noun) a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
Definition (noun) a circular segment of a curve
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a bend in the road
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a crook in the path
Definition (noun) a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
Definition (noun) a jerky pulling movement
Definition (noun) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
Definition (noun) social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
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they liked to dance the twist
Definition (noun) the act of winding or twisting
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he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind
Definition (noun) turning or twisting around (in place)
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with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room
Definition (verb) to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
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The prisoner writhed in discomfort
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The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace
Definition (verb) cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
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bend the rod
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twist the dough into a braid
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the strong man could turn an iron bar
Definition (verb) turn in the opposite direction
Definition (verb) form into a spiral shape
Definition (verb) form into twists
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Twist the strips of dough
Definition (verb) extend in curves and turns
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The road winds around the lake
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the path twisted through the forest
Definition (verb) do the twist
Definition (verb) twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
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wrench a window off its hinges
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wrench oneself free from somebody's grip
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a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest
Definition (verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
Definition (verb) twist suddenly so as to sprain
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wrench one's ankle
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The wrestler twisted his shoulder
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the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell
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I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days