n the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean n the act of rotating rapidly v to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) v cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form v turn in the opposite direction v form into a spiral shape v form into twists v extend in curves and turns v do the twist v twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates v practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive v twist suddenly so as to sprain s marked by repeated turns and bends