English to Afrikaans Meaning of twist - draai

Twist :

draai

noun

draai, gare, draad, koord, tou, kabel, verstuiting, inkubasie, sit op eiers, vel, rond draai, wriemel

verb

draai, ryp, verhard, volwasse, rond draai, vorm, draai oor, betrek, rond gaan, verdraai, broei, tou, krul

Twist :: draaiTwisted :: gedraaiTwister :: draaierTwisters :: twistersTwisting :: draaiTwists :: kinkelsTwisty :: kronkelendeUntwist :: losdraaienUntwisted :: ongetwynUntwisting :: untwistingUntwists :: untwists

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Definitions of twist in English

Noun(1) an unforeseen development(2) an interpretation of a text or action(3) any clever maneuver(4) the act of rotating rapidly(5) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments(6) a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight(7) a circular segment of a curve(8) a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself(9) a jerky pulling movement(10) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair(11) social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s(12) the act of winding or twisting(13) turning or twisting around (in place
Verb(1) to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling(2) cause (a plastic object(3) turn in the opposite direction(4) form into a spiral shape(5) form into twists(6) extend in curves and turns(7) do the twist(8) twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something(9) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive(10) twist suddenly so as to sprain

Examples of twist in English

(1) a licorice twist(2) The next part was a flurry of movement - block, parry, thrust, twist , turn, step.(3) In a strange twist of irony, players who played the past year overseas say they are too worn down to participate, while players who didn't play claim they are nowhere near game shape.(4) Grill small sardines on the open grill and serve with a twist of lemon and a healthy shake of freshly ground black pepper.(5) He gave it a quarter twist and it sprang open into a bow a half meter long.(6) With a firm twist of her body, Oren got herself spiraling toward the ground at a crazy angle.(7) You may also twist a cord out of yarn, or use i-cord.(8) It sounds unusual, but it tasted great; a meaty, comforting pasta dish given a twist by a substantial infusion of whisky.(9) He attributes that to having a lot of torque, twist and turn in his body and lots of flexibility in his arm, shoulder and elbow.(10) It can be switched from rear drive to high or low range four-wheel-drive with a twist of a fascia-mounted knob.(11) The gradual twist of the body may be likened to certain movements in nature, such as that of a vine winding itself around a tree.(12) The list covers classics, such as the Mint Julep, which is given a presentation twist by serving it in a silver goblet.(13) White also stopped planning weddings and made her specialty in providing corporate affairs events with a twist .(14) Take your Good Grips zester, and using the notch on the side, make a twist from the lemon rind.(15) You try and twist the cap off until she hands you a bottle opener and you say thanks.(16) with a sudden twist, she got away from him

Related Phrases of twist

(1) twist of fate ::

draai van die noodlot

(2) to twist ::

om te draai

(3) twist off ::

draai af

(4) twist up ::

draai up

(5) twist ankle ::

draai enkel

(6) twist tie ::

draai das

(7) plot twist ::

storie draaipunt

(8) twist drill ::

spiraalboor

(9) twist round ::

draai ronde

(10) twist the truth ::

draai die waarheid

Related Phrases of twist

(1) twist of fate ::

draai van die noodlot

(2) to twist ::

om te draai

(3) twist off ::

draai af

(4) twist up ::

draai up

(5) twist ankle ::

draai enkel

(6) twist tie ::

draai das

(7) plot twist ::

storie draaipunt

(8) twist drill ::

spiraalboor

(9) twist round ::

draai ronde

(10) twist the truth ::

draai die waarheid

Synonyms

Noun

1. turn ::

draai

2. bend ::

draai

3. convolution ::

konvolusie

4. interpretation ::

interpretasie

5. spin ::

spin

6. wrench ::

wrench

7. device ::

toestel

9. crook ::

dief

10. winding ::

likwidasie

11. kink ::

kinkel

12. construction ::

konstruksie

13. plait ::

vleg

Verb

14. crumple ::

frommel

15. contort ::

verdraai

16. wring ::

wring

18. wriggle ::

wriemel

19. sprain ::

verstuiting

20. distort ::

verdraai

21. twiddle ::

rond draai

22. wind ::

wind

23. intertwine ::

mekaar ontmoet

24. turn ::

draai

25. worm ::

wurm

26. convolute ::

opgerold

27. wrench ::

wrench

Different Forms

twist, twisted, twister, twisters, twisting, twists, twisty, untwist, untwisted, untwisting, untwists

Word Example from TV Shows

And with the added TWIST of an M. Night Shyamalan movie, I'm going to mean it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 13

with a climactic humorous TWIST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 12

$Samba, twist, rock and roll,\Nyou’d be amazed.$

Samba, TWIST, rock and roll,
you’d be amazed.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

What? ls there another TWIST coming? ls the baby not theirs at all?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 12

This is a TWIST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 19

Examples of twist from TV Shows

And with the added TWIST of an M. Night Shyamalan movie, I'm going to mean it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 13

with a climactic humorous TWIST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 12

$Samba, twist, rock and roll,\Nyou’d be amazed.$

Samba, TWIST, rock and roll,
you’d be amazed.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 12

What? ls there another TWIST coming? ls the baby not theirs at all?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 12

This is a TWIST.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 19

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