twist
twist
twɪst
tvist
British pronunciation
/twɪst/

Definice a význam slova „twist“ v angličtině

to twist
01

kroutit, ohýbat

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
to twist definition and meaning
example
Příklady
He twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture.
Zakroutil ohebnou plastovou hadici do složitých tvarů, aby vytvořil jedinečnou sochu.
02

vyvrknout, zkroutit

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
to twist definition and meaning
example
Příklady
She slipped on the icy pavement and twisted her wrist as she tried to break her fall.
Uklouzla se na zledovatělém chodníku a podvrtla si zápěstí, když se snažila zabrzdit pád.
03

kroutit, kroužit

to contort or turn one's body in a sinuous or squirming manner, often with rapid or irregular movements
Transitive: to twist one's body parts
example
Příklady
She twisted her torso to reach the top shelf.
04

točit, kroutit

to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
example
Příklady
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Tanečníci salsy se kroutili půvabně do rytmu hudby.
05

kroutit, ovíjet

to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
example
Příklady
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
Větve stromu se ve větru kroutily.
06

zkreslit, pokroutit

to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
example
Příklady
In her gossip, she often twists stories to make them more scandalous and entertaining.
Ve svých klepech často zkresluje příběhy, aby byly skandálnější a zábavnější.
07

kroutit, tancovat twist

to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
example
Příklady
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
Na večírku všichni vyšli na taneční parket, aby twistovali na klasické písně Chucka Berryho a Chubbyho Checkera.
08

vinout se, kličkovat

to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
example
Příklady
The river's path twists and meanders through the countryside, creating fertile floodplains along its banks.
Cesta řeky se kroutí a vine venkovem a vytváří úrodné záplavové oblasti podél svých břehů.
01

the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis

twist definition and meaning
example
Příklady
He performed a perfect twist during the dive.
02

zatáčka, otočení

a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
twist definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The artist created a vase with a beautiful twist in its neck.
Umělec vytvořil vázu s krásným zakřivením v hrdle.
03

a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events

example
Příklady
The plan 's twist kept the managers engaged.
04

a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action

example
Příklady
Scholars debated a twist on the proverb that suggested a different moral.
05

obrat, nečekaný zvrat

an unexpected turn in the course of events
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example
Příklady
Life is full of twists and turns; you never know what might happen next.
Život je plný nečekaných zvratů; nikdy nevíte, co se může stát dál.
06

twist, twistový tanec

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
example
Příklady
During the wedding reception, the bride and groom surprised their guests with a lively twist performance, adding a touch of nostalgia and fun to the celebration.
Během svatební hostiny překvapili nevěsta a ženich své hosty živým vystoupením twistu, což oslavě dodalo nádech nostalgie a zábavy.
07

the motion of turning around in place

example
Příklady
A twist of the wrist adjusted the angle of the handle.
08

the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials

example
Příklady
She demonstrated a twist in the knitting pattern.
09

a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair

example
Příklady
She experimented with different twists for her look.
10

a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself

example
Příklady
The whirlpool had several small twists within it.
11

a sudden, jerky pull

example
Příklady
She applied a twist to remove the lid.
12

a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight

example
Příklady
A twist in the cord prevented it from reaching the outlet.
13

a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments

example
Příklady
The dancer experienced a twist in her shoulder.
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