twist
twist
twɪst
tvist
British pronunciation
/twɪst/

Kahulugan at ibig sabihin ng "twist"sa English

to twist
01

pilipitin, ikirin

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
Mga Halimbawa
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
Mahusay na iniikot ng artista ang metal wire upang makagawa ng isang masalimuot na pendant ng alahas.
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
Binaluktot niya ang rubber band sa isang loop upang ma-secure ang bunton ng mga papel.
02

mapilay, umiikot

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
Mga Halimbawa
She twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
Naipilipit niya ang kanyang bukung-bukong habang nagha-hiking sa mabatong lupain, na nagpahirap sa pagpapatuloy ng trail.
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
Tumatakbo pababa ng hagdan, nakaligtaan niya ang isang hakbang at naipit ang kanyang bukung-bukong, na napapailing sa sakit.
03

pihit, umikot

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
Mga Halimbawa
The contortionist twisted her body into impossible shapes, leaving the audience in awe of her flexibility.
She twisted her hand out of the attacker's grasp and ran for help.
04

paikutin, ikirin

to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Ang mga mananayaw ng salsa ay umikot nang maganda sa ritmo ng musika.
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Sa klase ng yoga, kami ay umikot upang mapabuti ang aming flexibility.
05

pihit, ikirin

to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
Ang mga sanga ng puno ay nagkikibit sa hangin.
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Siya ay umiikot at nagbabaligtad sa kanyang pagtulog, hindi mahanapan ng komportableng pwesto.
06

baluktutin, ilihis

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
Mga Halimbawa
The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
Ang tabloid na pahayagan ay binaluktot ang mga salita ng politiko upang lumikha ng mga sensasyonal na headline.
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
Sinubukan ng kanyang mga kalaban na baluktutin ang kanyang mga pahayag sa panahon ng debate upang ilarawan siya bilang walang pasya at walang kaalaman.
07

pihit, sumayaw ng twist

to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
Sa party, lahat ay sumayaw sa dance floor para twist sa mga klasikong tunog nina Chuck Berry at Chubby Checker.
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
Itinuro ng dance instructor sa klase kung paano tamang umikot.
08

lumiko, umikot

to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
example
Mga Halimbawa
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
Ang ilog ay lumilikaw sa lambak, na humuhubog ng daanan nito sa tanawin na may malalambing na liko at kurba.
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
Ang hiking trail ay lumilikaw sa siksikan na kagubatan, na nag-aalok ng magagandang tanawin sa bawat liko.
01

the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis

twist definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02

liko, kurba

a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
twist definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
Ang liko sa kalsada ay nagpahirap na magmaneho nang mabilis.
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Itinali niya ang scarf na may istilong pihit.
03

a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events

example
Mga Halimbawa
He executed a twist in negotiations that benefited him.
There was a twist in the plan no one anticipated.
04

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

example
Mga Halimbawa
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05

pagliko, hindi inaasahang pagbabago

an unexpected turn in the course of events
Wiki
example
Mga Halimbawa
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
Ang balangkas ng nobela ay naglalaman ng isang nakakagulat na pagbabago na nag-iwan sa mga mambabasa na nagulat.
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
Ang hindi inaasahang wakas ng pelikula ay lubos na nagbago sa pananaw ng madla sa pangunahing tauhan.
06

ang twist, sayaw na twist

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
example
Mga Halimbawa
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
Masayang sumayaw ng twist ang mga tinedyer sa party, gumagalaw sa masiglang ritmo at ipinakita ang kanilang mga galaw sa dance floor.
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Ang pag-aaral ng twist ay isang masayang karanasan para sa klase ng sayaw, na masiglang tinanggap ang iconic na estilo ng pagsasayaw at ang ritmikong galaw ng balakang nito.
07

the motion of turning around in place

example
Mga Halimbawa
The vine showed a natural twist around the pole.
He did a twist to reach the top shelf.
08

the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials

example
Mga Halimbawa
The artisan showed a twist of the rope fibers.
A twist of wire secured the package.
09

a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair

example
Mga Halimbawa
She wore her hair in elegant twists for the wedding.
The stylist created an elaborate twist for the wedding.
10

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

example
Mga Halimbawa
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11

a sudden, jerky pull

example
Mga Halimbawa
He felt a sharp twist in his wrist while lifting.
A twist of the knob adjusted the pressure.
12

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

example
Mga Halimbawa
A twist in the fishing line caused it to snap.
The kite string developed a twist in the wind.
13

a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments

example
Mga Halimbawa
He suffered a painful twist in his ankle during the game.
The gymnast felt a twist in her wrist while performing.
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