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twisting

UK
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
US
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
twisting around
twisting back
twisting down
twisting off
twistingnoun
twistings
pl
Translations
The twisting of the rope made it stronger.
Скручивание веревки сделало её прочнее.
The twisting of the road made the drive more exciting.
Изгиб дороги сделал поездку более захватывающей.
The twisting of the plot kept the audience engaged.
Поворот сюжета удерживал внимание зрителей.
Additional translations
извилина
вихрь
Definitions
The act of turning or bending something into a curved or spiral shape.
The twisting of the metal rod required a lot of strength.
A distortion or alteration in the shape or form of something.
The twisting of the road made it difficult for drivers to see ahead.
Synonyms
twirl
spiral
coil
curl
contortion
winding
turn
twistinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
US
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
Used adjectivally as the present participle of 'twist', e.g. "a twisting road".
Translations
The twisting road led us through the mountains.
Извилистая дорога вела нас через горы.
The twisting plot of the novel kept readers engaged.
Закрученный сюжет романа удерживал внимание читателей.
Definitions
Having a shape or form that winds or coils around something.
The twisting road made the drive through the mountains both challenging and scenic.
Characterized by unexpected turns or changes in direction.
The twisting plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats.
Synonyms
spiraling
coiling
contorted
winding
crooked
twistverb

twisting

Gerund

twisted
Past Simple
twisted
Past Participle
twisting
Gerund
UK
/twɪst/
US
/twɪst/
Translations
She decided to twist the cap off the bottle.
Она решила крутить крышку, чтобы открыть бутылку.
He managed to twist his ankle while running.
Он умудрился выворачивать лодыжку во время бега.
The artist can twist metal into beautiful shapes.
Художник может искривлять металл в красивые формы.
The road began to twist through the mountains.
Дорога начала извиваться через горы.
Additional translations
вить
скручивать
Definitions
to turn something, especially repeatedly, so that it moves in a circular direction.
She twisted the cap off the bottle.
to change the meaning of something or to be misleading.
He twisted her words to make it seem like she was at fault.
to injure a part of your body by turning it awkwardly.
He twisted his ankle while playing basketball.
to form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape.
The wind twisted the branches of the tree.
to move in a wriggling or contorted motion.
The snake twisted through the grass.
Synonyms
turn
spin
wrench
contort
coil
wind
rotate
twirl
screw
bend
twistnoun
Definitions
A form of dance characterized by twisting movements of the body.
The twist became a popular dance in the 1960s.
An unexpected change or development in a story or situation.
The novel's plot had a surprising twist at the end.
A spiral or helical shape or pattern.
The twist of the rope made it stronger and more durable.
A distortion or alteration in shape or form.
The metal bar had a noticeable twist after being bent.
A turn or bend in a road or path.
The twist in the road made it difficult to see oncoming traffic.
A type of candy made by twisting strands of sugar.
She bought a licorice twist from the candy store.
A small strip of citrus peel used to flavor or garnish a drink.
The bartender added a lemon twist to the cocktail.
twistadjective
Definitions
Attributive: having a spiral or helical shape, design, or motion.
The mechanic selected a twist drill for the metal plate.
Attributive: featuring an unexpected change or element.
The film's twist ending kept the audience guessing.
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