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twister

UK
/ˈtwɪstə/
US
/ˈtwɪstər/

Translations

twisternoun
twisters
pl
UK
/ˈtwɪstə/
US
/ˈtwɪstər/
The twister caused significant damage to the small town.
Смерч нанес значительный ущерб маленькому городку.
The puzzle was a real twister, challenging even the most experienced players.
Головоломка была настоящим испытанием, бросающим вызов даже самым опытным игрокам.
Additional translations
вертушка
крутилка
Synonyms
tornado
spiral
vortex
cyclone
whirlwind
twisteradjective
UK
/ˈtwɪstə/
US
/ˈtwɪstər/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "twister damage") to mean “relating to or caused by a tornado”.
Synonyms
contorted
serpentine
circuitous
labyrinthine
meandering
winding
spiral
sinuous
convoluted
tortuous
twisted
twisty

Definitions

twisternoun
A tornado, a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
The twister caused significant damage to the small town, uprooting trees and destroying homes.
A person or thing that twists.
The twister of the rope worked quickly to ensure it was tightly wound.
A game in which players place their hands and feet on colored circles on a mat, often resulting in tangled limbs.
We played a fun game of Twister at the party, and everyone ended up in a heap on the floor.
Informal: a dishonest person who deceives others by twisting the truth; a cheat.
Don’t trust him—he’s a real twister who’ll say anything to get what he wants.
twisteradjective
Attributive: relating to, caused by, or characteristic of a tornado.
The town is rebuilding after last month’s twister damage.
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