twist

noun

1.
an unforeseen development
turn turn of events
2.
an interpretation of a text or action
construction
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twist
3.
any clever maneuver
device gimmick
4.
the act of rotating rapidly
spin twirl twisting whirl
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5.
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wramp pull wrench
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6.
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
kink twirl
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7.
8.
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
eddy
9.
a jerky pulling movement
onspin wrest writhing wrench
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10.
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
row braid plait tress
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11.
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
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12.
the act of winding or twisting
wind winding
13.
turning or twisting around (in place)
turn