twist

8 points English 5 letters Common Commonness #4,093 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

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

noun

any clever maneuver

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/twˈɪst/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural twists

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

any clever maneuver

device gimmick

the act of rotating rapidly

spin twirl twisting whirl

turning or twisting around (in place)

turn

the act of winding or twisting

wind winding

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

braid plait tress

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

untwist unbend

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

list missed exist pissed kissed insist resist dismissed fist wrist assist mist enlist persist gist desist

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Crossword clues

“to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)” wn-def

Anagrams

twits

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Words you can make from TWIST

it is sit its tits twist si wit wits tit ti twit