twist - Meaning in Tamil

twist - Meaning in Tamil

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

4

Definitions and Meaning of twist in English

twist noun

1. the act of rotating rapidly

   Synonyms

   twirl

   Examples

   • "he gave the crank a spin"
   • "it broke off after much twisting"
2. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

   Examples

   • "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
   • "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"
3. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

   Synonyms

   twirl

4. a circular segment of a curve

   Synonyms

   turn

   Examples

   • "a bend in the road"
   • "a crook in the path"
5. a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
6. an unforeseen development

   Synonyms

   turn

   Example

   • "events suddenly took an awkward turn"
7. a jerky pulling movement
8. an interpretation of a text or action

   Example

   • "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"
9. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
10. social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

    Example

    • "they liked to dance the twist"
11. the act of winding or twisting

    Example

    • "he put the key in the old clock and gave it a good wind"
12. turning or twisting around (in place)

    Synonyms

    turn

    Example

    • "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"
13. any clever maneuver

    Examples

    • "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
    • "he would stoop to any device to win a point"
    • "it was a great sales gimmick"

twist verb

1. twist suddenly so as to sprain

   Synonyms

   turn

   Examples

   • "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
   • "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"
   • "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"
   • "wrench one's ankle"
2. form into twists

   Example

   • "Twist the strips of dough"
3. practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

   Example

   • "Don't twist my words"
4. turn in the opposite direction

   Example

   • "twist one's head"
5. form into a spiral shape

   Synonyms

   twine

   Example

   • "The cord is all twisted"
6. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

   Synonyms

   turn

   Examples

   • "bend the rod"
   • "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
   • "twist the dough into a braid"
7. twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

   Examples

   • "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
   • "wrench a window off its hinges"
   • "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"
8. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

   Examples

   • "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
   • "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"
9. do the twist
10. extend in curves and turns

    Examples

    • "the path twisted through the forest"
    • "The road winds around the lake"

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Articles

Tips to improve your spellings

Writing in English is as important as speaking. To learn to write correctly might seem like a difficult task. There are always some tips that you need to master while you learn a new language. Read…

Ten most beautiful words in English

English might be confusing and for some people even difficult. But it is also a language with many beautiful words. Here are some of the words in English language that are considered as beautiful…

Writing complex sentences in English (For beginners)

Writing is one such skill that should be encouraged in young children. Read the article and understand what are complex sentences and its structure.

Punctuation marks

Punctuation marks help the reader understand the meaning of the text better. Without a punctuation…

Continue reading »

Ways to improve your spoken English skills

Improving spoken languages might seem as a challenge. But, with proper guidance and tips, it is not…

Continue reading »

Active Voice and Passive Voice

This article will help you understand the difference between active and passive voice and make your…

Continue reading »

Read more articles »