Twist

/twˈɪst/

/ˈtwɪst/

Definitie & Betekenis van "twist"

to twist

WERKWOORD

draaien, buigen

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

Transitive: to twist a flexible object

draaien, verstuiken

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way

Transitive: to twist a joint

verwringen, draaien

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

draaien, keren

to rotate or turn one's body in a way that creates a misalignment between the upper and lower halves

Intransitive

draaien, verdraaien

to coil or turn an object, often creating a spiral pattern

Transitive: to twist a flexible object around sth

verdraaien, manipuleren

to manipulate or alter the interpretation of words or information in a way that changes their intended meaning

Transitive: to twist words or information

draaien, twisten

to perform a dance style characterized by rhythmic twisting movements of the hips and body

Intransitive

draaien, bochten maken

to follow a path that curves, turns, or meanders

Intransitive

Twist

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

draai, verwringing

the act of rotating rapidly

bocht, draaing

a circular segment of a curve

truc, manoeuvre

any clever maneuver

interpretatie, wending

an interpretation of a text or action

onverwachte wending, verrassende wending

an unexpected turn in the course of events

draaien, wending

with full force

twist, twist-dans

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music

What is the "twist"?

The twist is a lively dance style that became popular in the 1960s. It features a simple, twisting motion of the hips and feet, with dancers moving their hips side to side while keeping their upper body relatively still. The dance involves a repetitive, rhythmic movement that is easy to follow and often performed to upbeat rock and roll music. The twist is known for its energetic and fun character, making it a popular choice for social gatherings and dance parties.

draaibeweging, wending

turning or twisting around (in place)

draaing, verwringing

the act of winding or twisting

twist, gevlochten haar

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

wervel, draai

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

draai, wending

a jerky pulling movement

bocht, kronkel

a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight