writhes (B1)
noun
Definition
Writhes means a contortion.
Examples
The article uses writhes to mean a contortion.
The teacher asked students to find writhes in the reading.
Check the words around writhes to choose the right meaning.
How to Use writhes
- a/the writhes (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a writhes."
- writhes in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked writhes in context before translating it."
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