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to twist
01
drehen, winden
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
Beispiele
She twisted the wire coat hanger into a hook shape to hang her keys by the door.
Sie drehte den Drahtkleiderbügel zu einer Hakenform, um ihre Schlüssel an der Tür aufzuhängen.
02
verdrehen, verstauchen
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
Beispiele
The gymnast twisted her ankle during practice, forcing her to sit out of the competition.
Die Turnerin verstauchte sich ihren Knöchel während des Trainings, was sie zwang, am Wettkampf nicht teilzunehmen.
03
verdrehen, sich winden
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
Beispiele
He twisted his shoulder to dodge the incoming ball.
04
drehen, verdrehen
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
Beispiele
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Während des Yoga-Kurses drehten wir uns, um unsere Flexibilität zu verbessern.
05
drehen, winden
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
Beispiele
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Sie wand sich und drehte sich im Schlaf, konnte keine bequeme Position finden.
06
verdrehen, verzerren
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
Beispiele
The marketing team twisted the product's features to exaggerate its effectiveness.
Das Marketing-Team verdrehte die Produktmerkmale, um seine Wirksamkeit zu übertreiben.
07
drehen, twisten
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
Beispiele
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
Der Tanzlehrer brachte der Klasse bei, wie man sich richtig dreht.
08
schlängeln, winden
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Beispiele
The hiking path twists through the canyon, revealing hidden waterfalls and rock formations along the way.
Der Wanderweg schlängelt sich durch die Schlucht und enthüllt verborgene Wasserfälle und Felsformationen entlang des Weges.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Beispiele
The pitcher 's throw included a twist of the wrist.
02
Kurve, Drehung
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Beispiele
The twist in the ribbon made the gift look elegant.
Die Drehung im Band ließ das Geschenk elegant aussehen.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Beispiele
That twist in strategy caught the competitors off guard.
04
a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
Beispiele
The teacher explained a twist on the novel to show a new symbolic meaning.
05
Wendung
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Beispiele
The twist in the investigation revealed a hidden motive that nobody had anticipated.
Die Wendung in der Untersuchung enthüllte ein verborgenes Motiv, das niemand erwartet hatte.
06
der Twist, der Twist-Tanz
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
Beispiele
The twist competition at the dance studio brought out the best in participants, who showcased their creativity and flair in the iconic dance moves.
Der Twist-Wettbewerb im Tanzstudio holte das Beste aus den Teilnehmern heraus, die ihre Kreativität und ihr Flair in den ikonischen Tanzbewegungen zeigten.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Beispiele
The fabric had a gentle twist along the edge.
08
the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
Beispiele
He added a twist to the metal cable for strength.
09
a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
Beispiele
Braids and twists are popular summer hairstyles.
10
a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
Beispiele
The stream created miniature twists along its course.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Beispiele
The rope gave a sharp twist under tension.
12
a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
Beispiele
The twist in the cable created tension.
13
a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
Beispiele
She recovered quickly from a twist in her knee.
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