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
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating change or completion) and 'drillen' (to drill, to twirl). The combination suggests twisting something thoroughly.
Memory Tips
Think of the motion of a drill ('Drill') to remember the twisting action of 'verdrillen'.