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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
The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.
L'artista ha abilmente attorcigliato il filo di metallo per creare un intricato ciondolo.
He twisted the rubber band into a loop to secure the bunch of papers.
Lui ha attorcigliato l'elastico in un anello per fissare il mucchio di carte.
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 twisted her ankle while hiking on the rocky terrain, making it difficult to continue the trail.
Si è storta la caviglia mentre camminava sul terreno roccioso, rendendo difficile continuare il sentiero.
Running down the stairs, she missed a step and twisted her ankle, wincing in pain.
Correndo giù per le scale, perse un gradino e si storse la caviglia, facendo una smorfia di dolore.
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
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
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.
During the yoga class, we twisted to improve our flexibility.
Durante la lezione di yoga, ci siamo girati per migliorare la nostra flessibilità.
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.
She twisted and turned in her sleep, unable to get comfortable.
Lei si contorceva e si girava nel sonno, incapace di mettersi comoda.
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
The tabloid newspaper twisted the politician's words to create sensational headlines.
Il giornale scandalistico ha storto le parole del politico per creare titoli sensazionali.
His opponents tried to twist his statements during the debate to portray him as indecisive and uninformed.
I suoi avversari hanno cercato di distorcere le sue dichiarazioni durante il dibattito per dipingerlo come indeciso e disinformato.
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.
The dance instructor taught the class how to properly twist.
L'istruttore di danza ha insegnato alla classe come girare correttamente.
08
serpeggiare, attorcigliarsi
to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders
Intransitive
Esempi
The river twists through the valley, carving its way through the landscape with graceful bends and curves.
Il fiume si snoda attraverso la valle, scavando il suo percorso attraverso il paesaggio con curve e svolte aggraziate.
The hiking trail twists and turns through the dense forest, offering scenic views at every bend.
Il sentiero escursionistico si snoda attraverso la fitta foresta, offrendo vedute panoramiche ad ogni curva.
Twist
01
the action of rotating or turning rapidly around an axis
Esempi
A twist of the key unlocked the door.
He added a twist to the rope to secure it.
02
curva, torsione
a curved or spiral shape created by bending or turning something
Esempi
The twist in the road made it hard to drive fast.
La curva nella strada rendeva difficile guidare veloce.
She tied the scarf with a stylish twist.
Ha legato la sciarpa con un torsione elegante.
03
a clever or unexpected maneuver or turn of events
Esempi
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
Esempi
His twist on the poem highlighted the author's political views.
The historian presented a twist on the battle that challenged previous accounts.
05
svolta
an unexpected turn in the course of events
Esempi
The novel 's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned.
La trama del romanzo conteneva un colpo di scena sorprendente che ha lasciato i lettori sbalorditi.
The movie 's twist ending completely changed the audience's perception of the main character.
Il finale a sorpresa del film ha completamente cambiato la percezione del pubblico sul personaggio principale.
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
The teenagers at the party enthusiastically danced the twist, grooving to the energetic beat and showcasing their moves on the dance floor.
I ragazzi alla festa hanno ballato con entusiasmo il twist, muovendosi al ritmo energico e mostrando i loro passi sulla pista da ballo.
Learning the twist was a fun experience for the dance class, who eagerly embraced the iconic dance style and its rhythmic hip movements.
Imparare il twist è stata un'esperienza divertente per la classe di danza, che ha abbracciato con entusiasmo lo stile di danza iconico e i suoi movimenti ritmici dell'anca.
07
the motion of turning around in place
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
A twist formed at the river's bend.
The boat struggled in the water 's twist.
11
a sudden, jerky pull
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
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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