SCRABBLE ® cheat


twists

We have found lemma(root) word of twists : twist.

Definitions


[twɪst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape
(e.g: a strip of metal is twisted to form a hollow tube)

- cause to rotate around a stationary point; turn
(e.g: she twisted her ring round and round on her finger)

- dance the twist

- cheat; defraud

- (in pontoon) request, deal, or be dealt a card face upwards


Phrases:
- round the twist
- twist in the wind
- twist someone's arm
- twists and turns

Origin:
Old English (as a noun), of Germanic origin; probably from the base of twin and twine. Current verb senses date from late Middle English


[twɪst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of twisting something around a stationary point
(e.g: the taps needed a single twist to turn them on)

- a thing with a spiral shape
(e.g: a barley sugar twist)

- a distorted shape
(e.g: he had a cruel twist to his mouth)

- a point at which something turns or bends
(e.g: the car negotiated the twists and turns of the mountain road)

- a fine strong thread consisting of twisted strands of cotton or silk

- a drink consisting of two ingredients mixed together

- a carpet with a tightly curled pile


Phrases:
- round the twist
- twist in the wind
- twist someone's arm
- twists and turns

Origin:
Old English (as a noun), of Germanic origin; probably from the base of twin and twine. Current verb senses date from late Middle English




definition by Oxford Dictionaries




The SCRABBLE ® trademark

SCRABBLE ® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game
are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc. and throughout the rest of the world by
J.W. Spear and Sons, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. This site is for entertainment purposes
only and is not sponsored by or affiliated with Hasbro or Mattel Inc. in any way.