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Twist (n.)

That which is formed by twisting, convoluting, or uniting parts.

Twist (n.)

A cord, thread, or anything flexible, formed by winding strands or separate things round each other.

Twist (n.)

A kind of closely twisted, strong sewing silk, used by tailors, saddlers, and the like.

Twist (n.)

A kind of cotton yarn, of several varieties.

Twist (n.)

A roll of twisted dough, baked.

Twist (n.)

A little twisted roll of tobacco.

Twist (n.)

One of the threads of a warp, -- usually more tightly twisted than the filling.

Twist (n.)

A material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together; as, Damascus twist.

Twist (n.)

The spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon.

Twist (n.)

A beverage made of brandy and gin.

Twist (v. t.)

A twig.

Twiste

imp. of Twist.

Twisted (imp. & p. p.)

of Twist

Twisted (a.)

Contorted; crooked spirally; subjected to torsion; hence, perverted.

Twister (n.)

One who twists; specifically, the person whose occupation is to twist or join the threads of one warp to those of another, in weaving.

Twister (n.)

The instrument used in twisting, or making twists.

Twister (n.)

A girder.

Twister (n.)

The inner part of the thigh, the proper place to rest upon when on horseback.

Twistical (a.)

Crooked; tortuous; hence, perverse; unfair; dishonest.

Twisting (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Twist