twister

Meanings

• noun

  A large spinning rod with hooks or wires that is used to remove debris or wreckage from a surface, such as after a storm.

  - "The twister was used to clear the debris from the storm-damaged streets."
  - "After the tornado, the rescue team used a twister to remove the fallen trees."

• noun

  A party game where players put their arms inside a large cloth tube and try to twist their bodies to reach the other end without letting go.

  - "Let's play Twister after dinner."
  - "The kids love playing Twister during sleepovers."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtwɪstə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675874"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with twister
mister , quister , wister

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Variants

List of all variants of twister that leads to same result
twister , twisters , tongue twister , tongue twisters , arm-twist , arm-twisted , arm-twisting , arm-twistings , arm-twists , arm-twister , arm-twisters

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Etymology

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The word 'twister' comes from the Old English word 'twistian', meaning 'to turn, twist'.

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Trivia

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1. The game Twister was originally called 'Pretzel', but the name was changed before its release.

2. The longest recorded Twister sequence involved 1,033 consecutive moves.

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Related Concepts

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1. tornado: A violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, if present. It is a severe weather phenomenon that can cause extensive damage.

2. debris: Fragmented or broken pieces of something, especially the wreckage of a building or vehicle after it has been destroyed.

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Culture

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The game Twister has been a popular party game since its invention in 1966. It has been featured in various forms of media, including television shows and movies.

How to Memorize "twister"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large spinning rod being used to clear debris after a storm.
   - Visualize the game Twister with people putting their arms inside the colored circles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'twister' with a large spinning rod used for debris removal.
   - Associate the word 'twister' with the popular party game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Twirling Tornado Takes Twisted Treasures' to remember the word 'twister' in the context of debris removal.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Twist, Turn, and Touch the Colors' to remember the word 'twister' in the context of the party game.

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