twist

Meanings

• Verb

  To turn or cause to turn around on an axis or pivot.

  - "He twisted the doorknob to open the door."
  - "The gymnast twisted in mid-air during her routine."

• Noun

  A turn or bend in a road or river.

  - "The car took a sharp twist in the road."
  - "The river made a gentle twist before flowing into the lake."

---

Pronunciation

1. /twɪst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1197661"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with twist
mist , pist , list , wist

---

Variants

List of all variants of twist that leads to same result
twist , twist her arm , twist his arm , twist in the wind , twist its arm , twist my arm , twist one's arm , twist our arm , twist our arms , twist their arm , twist their arms , twist your arm , twist your arms , twisted , twisted her arm , twisted his arm , twisted in the wind , twisted its arm , twisted my arm , twisted one's arm , twisted our arm , twisted our arms , twisted their arm , twisted their arms , twisted your arm , twisted your arms , twisting , twisting her arm , twisting his arm , twisting in the wind , twisting its arm , twisting my arm , twisting one's arm , twisting our arm , twisting our arms , twisting their arm , twisting their arms , twisting your arm , twisting your arms , twists , twists her arm , twists his arm , twists in the wind , twists its arm , twists my arm , twists one's arm , twists our arm , twists our arms , twists their arm , twists their arms , twists your arm , twists your arms , twistier , twistiest , twisty , twist drill , twist drills , twist tie , twist and turn , twist someone's arm , twist someone's words , French twist , French twists , round the twist , get her knickers in a twist , get his knickers in a twist , get one's knickers in a twist , get their knickers in a twist

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

twists, twisting, twisted

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English twistan, from twistan ‘turn’

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'twist' appears in the title of the famous short story 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe.

2. In chemistry, a twist defect in a crystal can cause it to exhibit unusual optical properties.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. twist tie: A small piece of plastic or wire used to secure or bundle items together

2. DNA twist: The helical structure of DNA, with two strands twisted around each other

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Twist has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of twists and turns in plots or roads. In music, the term 'twist' is sometimes used to describe a rhythmic or melodic change in a song.

How to Memorize "twist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine twisting a doorknob to open a door.
   - Visualize a road making a sharp twist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'twist' with turning or bending.
   - Link 'twist' to roads or rivers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Twist like a doorknob' to remember the definition of 'twist' as a verb.
   - Remember 'twist' as a noun by thinking of a road making a twist.

---

Memorize "twist" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize twist is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.