verdrillen
Translation
to twist together, to entwine, to strand
Examples
Die Drähte werden miteinander verdrillt.
The wires are twisted together.
Er verdrillte das Seil zu einem Knoten.
He twisted the rope into a knot.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to twist sth. with sth. The wires are twisted together.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verdrehen, verschlingen, zwirnen
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a change or completion) and 'drillen' (to drill, twirl). It implies twisting something to a finished state.
Memory Tips
Imagine using a drill ('Drill') to twist two wires together until they are 'verdrillt'.