twist
/twɪst/
noun
- A sudden change in a story or situation that is surprising.
- The plot twist revealed that the hero was actually the villain.
- There was an unexpected twist in the election results.
- The movie had a twist at the end that nobody expected.
- A turn or curve in something, such as a road or a piece of wire.
- The road ahead has a sharp twist, so drive carefully.
- The path takes a twist through the forest.
- There is a twist in the wire that needs to be straightened.
- A small piece of something, especially lemon or lime peel, used to flavor a drink.
- She added a twist of lemon to her iced tea.
- A twist of orange peel gives the drink a fresh flavor.
- The bartender garnished the cocktail with a lime twist.
verb
- To turn something in a circular motion with your hand or fingers.
- Twist the rope tightly so it doesn't come undone.
- She twisted the cap off the bottle.
- He twisted the knob to open the door.
- To bend or turn something out of its normal shape or position.
- The metal bar was twisted by the force of the crash.
- The strong wind twisted the tree branches into strange shapes.
- He twisted his ankle while running on the uneven path.
- To change the meaning of someone's words in a dishonest way.
- Don't twist my words — I never said I was quitting.
- The reporter twisted the politician's statement to make it sound bad.
- He always twists the truth to make himself look better.
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