twist
Translation
to turn, to bend, to sprain, to distort
Examples
Twist the lid to open the jar.
Twist the lid to open the jar.
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
She twisted the facts to suit her story.
She twisted the facts to suit her story.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to turn or bend (sth.) Twist the lid to open the jar.
((one's ankle/wrist/etc.)) to injure a joint by turning it sharply He twisted his ankle while playing football.
((sth.)) to distort the meaning of (sth.) She twisted the facts to suit her story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turn, bend, contort, distort
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *twistaz, meaning 'rope' or 'something twisted'.
Memory Tips
Imagine twisting a wet towel to wring out the water. This physical action is the core meaning.