twist

• instance of twisting; result of twisting; curve, bend, spin, turn, coil; interlacing (rope); deviation from the standard; spiral form; strong silk thread; sprain (in a muscle or joint); type of bread; abrupt change of course; odd tendency; variation
coil, curl, spin, turn; rotate opposite ends of an object in opposing directions; entwine; distort, pervert; sprain (ankle, etc.); produce a spiral shape
when you twist something or when it twists, you turn one end of it in one direction while holding the other end still or turning it in the opposite direction. verb here but can also be used as a count noun. e.g. he gave one short twist to its neck.
when something twists or when you twist it, it moves, bends, or turns into a strange, uncomfortable, or distorted shape or position, especially as a result of force, damage, or an unpleasant feeling.
if you twist part of your body such as your head or shoulders, you turn it while keeping the rest of your body still.
if you twist your ankle or wrist, you injure it by turning it too sharply or in an unusual direction.
if a road or river twists, it has a lot of sharp bends.
if you twist what someone has said, you repeat it in a way that changes its meaning; used showing disapproval.
a twist is also the shape of something that has been twisted.
a twist in the aims, attitude, or nature of something is a significant or important change in it.
a twist in a story or film is an unexpected development.
see also twisted.
if you twist someone's arm, you use strong methods to persuade them to do something; an informal expression.
if you can twist someone round your little finger, you can persuade them to do anything; an informal expression.