twist
verb
/twɪst/
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[tw̥ɪst]
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- To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
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torcere,
attorcigliare
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twist
noun
/twɪst/
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[tw̥ɪst]
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- An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.
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colpo di scena
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- A sprain, especially to the ankle.
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contorsione
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contorsione,
distorsione,
torsione
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- Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.
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distorsione
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- A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
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filamento,
filo
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- A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.
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forzatura,
travisamento
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- A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
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giravolta,
piega
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- A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.
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scorza
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twisted
adjective
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
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contorto
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- Mentally disturbed or unsound.
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perverso
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