twist - English word #773

Translation

To turn something around, or to bend it into a curved shape.

Word origin

From Old English, related to the idea of two strands turned together.

Verb typeregular (twist, twists, twisted)

lid jar.

"Twist" means to turn it around.

wire .

"Twisted" is the past form of "twist".

cap off .

"Twists" is the form used with he, she, or it.

turn

To move so you face a new way, or to make something move round.

hand

The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

hold

To have something in your hands or arms and keep it there.

bend

To make something curved, or to move your body so it is not straight.

open

To move something so that it is no longer shut.

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