twists
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Is twists a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
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Definition
noun (English)
1. an unforeseen developmentExamples: "events suddenly took an awkward turn"Synonyms: turn, turn of events, twist
2. an interpretation of a text or actionExamples: "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"Synonyms: construction, twist
3. any clever maneuverExamples: "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"Synonyms: device, gimmick, twist
4. the act of rotating rapidlyExamples: "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"Synonyms: spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl
5. a sharp strain on muscles or ligamentsExamples: "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"Synonyms: pull, twist, wrench
6. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tightSynonyms: kink, twirl, twist
verb (English)
1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)Examples: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"Synonyms: squirm, twist, worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe
2. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular formExamples: "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"Synonyms: bend, deform, flex, turn, twistAntonyms: unbend
3. turn in the opposite directionExamples: "twist one's head"Synonyms: twist
4. form into a spiral shapeExamples: "The cord is all twisted"Synonyms: distort, twine, twistAntonyms: untwist
5. form into twistsExamples: "Twist the strips of dough"Synonyms: twist
6. extend in curves and turnsExamples: "The road winds around the lake"; "the path twisted through the forest"Synonyms: curve, twist, wind
Definition source: Wiktionary