All Definitions for Twist
Below are all the dictionary definitions of twist:
1A twisting force.
2Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.
3The form given in twisting.
4The degree of stress or strain when twisted.
5A type of thread made from two filaments twisted together.
6A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.
7A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.
8A distortion to the meaning of a passage or word.
9An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.
10A modern dance popular in Western culture in the late 1950s and 1960s, based on rotating the hips repeatedly from side to side. See Twist (dance) on Wikipedia for more details.
11A rotation of the body when diving.
12A sprain, especially to the ankle.
13A girl, a woman.
14A roll or baton of baked dough or pastry in a twisted shape.
15A small roll of tobacco.
16A material for gun barrels, consisting of iron and steel twisted and welded together.
17The spiral course of the rifling of a gun barrel or a cannon.
18A strong individual tendency or bent
19Inclination.
20To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
21To join together by twining one part around another.
22To contort
23To writhe
24To complicate
25To crook spirally
26To convolve.
27To wreathe
28To wind
29To encircle
30To unite by intertexture of parts.
31To wind into
32To insinuate.
33To turn a knob etc.
34To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.
35To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).
36To injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction.
37To wind
38To follow a bendy or wavy course
39To have many bends.
40To cause to rotate.
41To dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips).
42To coax.
43In the game of blackjack (pontoon or twenty-one), to be dealt another card.
44A twig.
45A beverage made of brandy and gin.
46An appetite for food.
47A surname.
48Ellipsis of hair twist. [(mostly in plural) A portion of twisted strands of hair forming part of an Afro-textured hairstyle somewhat resembling short dreadlocks.]
About rhymes for twist
Finding the right rhyme for twist helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A twisting force.", twist has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Tryst is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Mist works well in formal or poetic contexts. Just is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for twist, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.