Definition
- (noun) A twisting force.
- (noun) Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.
- (noun) The form given in twisting.
- (noun) The degree of stress or strain when twisted.
- (noun) A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
- (noun) A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.
- (noun) A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
- (noun) A distortion to the meaning of a word or passage.
- (noun) An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.
- (noun) (preceded by definite article) A type of dance characterised by rotating one’s hips. See Twist (dance) on Wikipedia for more details.
- (noun) A rotation of the body when diving.
- (noun) A sprain, especially to the ankle.
Word stats
- Twist contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 8.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Twist mean?
A twisting force.
What are the anagrams of Twist?
Valid anagrams: twits.
How many letters are in Twist?
Twist has 5 letters.
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