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What Does Twisting Mean?

Adjective

  • Having many twists.

Verb

  • To turn the ends of something in opposite directions.
  • To wrap one thing around another.
  • To bend or twist in a complicated way.
  • To wind or circle around something.
  • To change the meaning of words when telling them again.
  • To hurt a body part by bending it the wrong way.
  • To move in a winding way.
  • To make something turn.
  • To dance the twist.
  • To persuade someone.
  • To take another card in the game of blackjack.

Noun

  • A force that turns something.
  • Something that is twisted or the action of twisting.
  • A shape made by twisting.
  • A way something is bent or turned.
  • A type of thread made by twisting two pieces together.
  • A piece of lemon peel added to a drink.
  • A sharp turn in a road.
  • A change in the meaning of a word.
  • A surprise in a story.
  • A dance where you move your hips.
  • A way of turning your body when diving.
  • To hurt your ankle by twisting it.
  • A small branch.
  • A girl or woman.
  • A roll of dough that is twisted and baked.
  • A small roll of tobacco.
  • A special kind of metal twisted together.
  • The way a gun barrel is shaped.
  • A drink made with brandy and gin.
  • A strong liking for something.
  • A desire for food.

Twisting — Full Explanation

Twisting is when you turn something in a circle. For example, if you twist a piece of string, it makes it look different.

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Twisting Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
मोड़ना

modna

लपेटना

lapetna

घुमाना

ghumana

kannada
ಮೋಡಿಸುವಿಕೆ in ಕನ್ನಡ

mōḍisuvike

ಮೋಡಿಸುವುದು in ಕನ್ನಡ

mōḍisuvudu

ಕೋಣಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು in ಕನ್ನಡ

kōṇagoḷisuvudu

bengali
মোড়ানো

morano

মোড়ানো

morano

বাঁকানো

bākanō

spanish
torciendo

tor-see-en-do

girar

hee-rar

torcer

tor-ser

Frequently Asked Questions About Twisting

What does 'twisting' mean?
Twisting means turning something around in a circular motion or bending it in a way that changes its shape.
How do you pronounce 'twisting'?
You pronounce 'twisting' like this: twis-ting, where 'twis' rhymes with 'miss' and 'ting' sounds like 'ting' in 'ring'.
What is the origin of the word 'twisting'?
The word 'twisting' comes from the Old English word 'twistian', which means to turn or wind.
What is the meaning of 'twisting' in Bengali?
The word 'twisting' in Bengali is 'মোড়ানো' (Mōṛānō).