twisting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /twɪst/
Definition
To turn or bend something forcefully, often so that it is no longer straight or in its original shape.
Examples
She accidentally twisted her knee while playing tennis.
He twisted the cap off the bottle.
You need to twist the key in the lock to open the door.
How to Use twisting
- twist off (phrasal verb)
- To remove something by twisting it. — "He twisted off the broken faucet handle."
- twist around (phrasal verb)
- To turn one's body or head to face a different direction. — "She twisted around in her seat to talk to the person behind her."
- twist into (prepositional phrase)
- To shape something into a particular form by twisting. — "He twisted the wire into the shape of a heart."
- twist of fate (idiom)
- An unexpected event that changes things, often in a way that seems like destiny. — "It was a strange twist of fate that they met again after so many years."
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