definition of
twist

[1] #1 twist v. [writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm] to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace". wn

[2] #2 twist v. [flex, bend, deform, turn] cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar". wn

[3] #3 twist n. [turn, turn of events] an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an awkward turn". wn

[4] #4 twist n. [construction] an interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct". wn

[5] #5 twist n. [device, gimmick] any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen". wn