1. to turn or rotate something by applying force in opposite directions
2. to wind or coil something around itself or another object
3. to injure a joint by turning it suddenly or awkwardly

1. a turning or rotating movement
2. an unexpected change or development in a story or situation
3. a bend or curve in something

Examples

• She twisted the cap off the bottle.
• He twisted his ankle while running.
• The road has many twists and turns.
• The movie had an unexpected twist at the end.
• Don’t twist my words – that’s not what I meant.
• She twisted her hair into a bun.
• The plot twist surprised everyone in the theater.