To unite by winding one thread, strand or other flexible substance round another; to form by convolution, or winding separate things round each other; as to twist yarn or thread. So we say, to double and twist.

To form into a thread from many fine filaments; as, to twist wool or cotton.

To contort; to writhe; as, to twist a thing into a serpentine form.

To wreathe; to wind; to encircle. --Pillars of smoke twisted about with wreaths of flame.

To form; to weave; as, to twist a story.

To unite by intertexture of parts; as, to twist bays with ivy.

To unite; to enter by winding; to insinuate; as, avarice twists itself into all human concerns.

To pervert; as, to twist a passage in an author.

To turn from a straight line.

To be contorted or united by winding round each other. Some strands will twist more easily than others.

A cord, thread or any thing flexible, formed by winding strands or separate things round each other.

Acord; a string; a single cord.

Acontortion; a writhe.

A little roll of tobacco.

Manner of twisting.

A twig.