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to twist
01
distorcere
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
Transitive: to twist a flexible object
Esempi
He twisted the flexible plastic tubing into intricate shapes to create a unique sculpture.
Ha attorcigliato il tubo flessibile di plastica in forme intricate per creare una scultura unica.
02
torcere
to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way
Transitive: to twist a joint
Esempi
She slipped on the icy pavement and twisted her wrist as she tried to break her fall.
È scivolata sul marciapiede ghiacciato e si è storta il polso cercando di attutire la caduta.
03
torcere, contorcersi
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
Esempi
She twisted her torso to reach the top shelf.
04
girare, torcere
to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves
Intransitive
Esempi
The salsa dancers twisted gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
I ballerini di salsa si torcevano con grazia al ritmo della musica.
05
torcere, avvolgere
to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape
Intransitive
Esempi
The tree 's branches twisted in the wind.
I rami dell'albero si attorcigliavano nel vento.
06
distorcere, torcere
to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning
Transitive: to twist words or information
Esempi
In her gossip, she often twists stories to make them more scandalous and entertaining.
Nei suoi pettegolezzi, spesso distorce le storie per renderle più scandalose e divertenti.
07
torcere, ballare il twist
to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body
Intransitive
Esempi
At the party, everyone hit the dance floor to twist to the classic tunes of Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker.
Alla festa, tutti sono saliti sulla pista da ballo per fare il twist sulle canzoni classiche di Chuck Berry e Chubby Checker.
08
serpeggiare, attorcigliarsi
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Esempi
The river's path twists and meanders through the countryside, creating fertile floodplains along its banks.
Il percorso del fiume si attorciglia e serpeggia attraverso la campagna, creando fertili pianure alluvionali lungo le sue rive.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Esempi
He performed a perfect twist during the dive.
02
curva, torsione
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Esempi
The artist created a vase with a beautiful twist in its neck.
L'artista ha creato un vaso con una bella torsione nel suo collo.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Esempi
The plan 's twist kept the managers engaged.
04
a particular interpretation or unusual perspective on a text, statement, or action
Esempi
Scholars debated a twist on the proverb that suggested a different moral.
05
svolta
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Esempi
Life is full of twists and turns; you never know what might happen next.
La vita è piena di colpi di scena; non si sa mai cosa potrebbe accadere dopo.
06
il twist, la danza twist
a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music
Esempi
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.
Durante il ricevimento di nozze, la sposa e lo sposo hanno sorpreso i loro ospiti con una vivace esibizione di twist, aggiungendo un tocco di nostalgia e divertimento alla celebrazione.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Esempi
A twist of the wrist adjusted the angle of the handle.
08
the act of winding or interweaving strands or materials
Esempi
She demonstrated a twist in the knitting pattern.
09
a hairstyle formed by braiding or coiling the hair
Esempi
She experimented with different twists for her look.
10
a small whirlpool or vortex formed when a fluid turns back on itself
Esempi
The whirlpool had several small twists within it.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Esempi
She applied a twist to remove the lid.
12
a sharp bend or kink created when a line, rope, or cord is pulled tight
Esempi
A twist in the cord prevented it from reaching the outlet.
13
a sudden strain or wrench on muscles or ligaments
Esempi
The dancer experienced a twist in her shoulder.
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