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twist verb

  /twɪst/ , [tw̥ɪst]
  • To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
torcere, attorcigliare

twist noun

  /twɪst/ , [tw̥ɪst]
  • An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.
colpo di scena
  • A sprain, especially to the ankle.
contorsione
  • A twisting force.
contorsione, distorsione, torsione
  • Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.
distorsione
  • A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
filamento, filo
  • A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.
forzatura, travisamento
  • A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
giravolta, piega
  • A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.
scorza

twisted adjective

  /ˈtwɪstɪd/
  • Contorted.
contorto
  • Mentally disturbed or unsound.
perverso

twisting

distorsione
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