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twisting [Brit ˈtwɪstɪŋ, Am ˈtwɪstɪŋ] ADJ

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twisting road, path, course:

twisting

arm-twisting N

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arm-twisting

pressions fpl directes

tongue-twisting ADJ

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tongue-twisting

difficile à articuler

I.twist [Brit twɪst, Am twɪst] N

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3. twist fig:

twist (unexpected change of direction) (in play, story)

coup m de théâtre

twist (episode in crisis, events)

rebondissement m

a strange twist of fate

un étrange coup du sort

the twists and turns of the argument/the plot

le fil tortueux de l'argumentation/de l'intrigue

to give sth a new twist

donner un tour nouveau à qc

events took an unexpected twist

les événements ont pris un tour inattendu

4. twist (small amount):

twist (of yarn, thread, hair)

a twist of paper

a twist of lemon

une tranche de citron

5. twist SPORTS:

to put some twist on the ball

donner de l'effet à la balle

6. twist (thread):

7. twist (dance):

to do the twist

danser le twist

II.twist [Brit twɪst, Am twɪst] VB trans

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1. twist:

twist (turn) knob, handle

twist (open) top, cap, lid

twist (close) top, cap, lid

to twist sth off cap, top, lid

to twist sth off piece, branch

arracher qc (en tordant)

he twisted the neck of the bag to close it

il a tortillé le haut du sac pour le fermer

to twist one's head around

tourner la tête

to twist one's head away

tourner la tête

he twisted around in his chair

il s'est retourné dans son fauteuil

twist it round sideways to get it through the door

tournez-le de côté pour le faire passer par la porte

to twist sb's arm lit

tordre le bras à qn

to twist sb's arm fig

forcer la main à qn

2. twist (wind, twine):

to twist X and Y together

torsader X et Y

to twist the threads together

torsader les fils

to twist X round Y

enrouler X autour de Y

she twisted the scarf (round) in her hands

elle tortillait l'écharpe entre ses doigts

to twist a rope around sth

passer une corde autour de qc

they twisted a sheet (up) into a rope

ils ont entortillé un drap pour en faire une corde

to twist one's hair up into a bun

se faire un chignon torsadé

4. twist fig words, statement, facts:

you're trying to twist my meaning

vous essayez de déformer mes paroles

6. twist SPORTS:

donner de l'effet à

III.twist [Brit twɪst, Am twɪst] VB intr

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3. twist (dance):

danser le twist

4. twist (in cards):

tirer une carte

IV.twist [Brit twɪst, Am twɪst]

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twist-off [ˈtwɪstɒf] ADJ

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twist-off cap, top, lid:

plot twist [ˈplɒ(t) twɪst, Amˈplɑ(t) ˌtwɪst] N

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rebondissement m

twist-grip N (of motorbike)

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twist drill N

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twist drill

mèche f hélicoïdale

twist drill

foret m à spire

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I.twist [twɪst] VB trans

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1. twist (turn):

twist metal, cloth

twist handle, lid

to twist one's ankle

se fouler la cheville

I twisted the top off the jar

j'ai dévissé le couvercle du pot

to twist sth out of shape

déformer qc en tordant

to twist sth into a knot

former un nœud en tordant qc

he twisted his face into an ugly smile fig

son visage se déforma en un vilain sourire

2. twist (wind around):

to twist sth together strands, hands

3. twist (manipulate):

twist words

to twist sth into sth

transformer qc en qc

4. twist inf (cheat):

II.twist [twɪst] VB intr

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1. twist (turn round):

2. twist (squirm around):

to twist and turn

s'agiter dans tous les sens

3. twist (contort) a. MED:

4. twist (curve):

to twist and turn

faire des zigzags

5. twist (change):

6. twist (dance):

Phrases:

to be left twisting in the wind

être laissé dans l'incertitude

III.twist [twɪst] N

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2. twist (rotation):

twist MED

3. twist (action):

4. twist (sharp curve):

twists and turns

tours et détours

5. twist (changing point):

to take a new twist

prendre un nouveau tournant

8. twist (dance):

to do the twist

danser le twist

Phrases:

to be in a twist

to go round the twist Brit inf

devenir cinglé

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to get one's knickers in a twist Aus, Brit iron hum inf

se mettre dans tous ses états

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torsion de la bouche, des traits

twisting

tortueux (-euse) escalier, ruelle

twisting

déformation (qui tord)

twisting (out of shape)

vriller cordon, fil

tordre brins, fils

tordre la bouche/les traits de qn

to twist sb's mouth/features

to twist sth into a knot

former un nœud en tordant qc

to twist sth together strands, hands

to twist sb round one's (little) finger

mener qn par le bout du nez

to be left twisting in the wind

être laissé dans l'incertitude

to take a new twist

prendre un nouveau tournant

a surprise twist to the story

une tournure surprenante dans l'histoire

to be in a twist

to go round the twist Brit inf

devenir cinglé

to get one's knickers in a twist Aus, Brit iron hum inf

se mettre dans tous ses états

to twist the knife in the wound

remuer [ou retourner] le couteau dans la plaie

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The two containers are locked together by twisting the device's handle. en.wikipedia.org

It also allowed the ski to be directed by twisting the foot, transmitting the torsion to the ski through the toe strap. en.wikipedia.org

The aim of the climb was for a car, motorbike, or a motorbike and sidecar to ascend the twisting course, from a standing start, as quickly as possible. en.wikipedia.org

These medical devices are designed for high efficiency using low power electronics while efficiently accommodating some misalignment and dynamic twisting of the coils. en.wikipedia.org

Its gnarled, stunted, and twisting branches have been the subject of many photographs. en.wikipedia.org

A non-twisting plastic fastener similar to a cable tie may also be called a twist tie, although this is technically incorrect. en.wikipedia.org

Potentially injurious tasks may involve bending and twisting, repetitive motions, carrying or lifting heavy loads, and maintaining fixed positions for a long time. en.wikipedia.org

The road is very twisting and bendy with tight hairpin curves. www.coolum-news.com.au

The stopper is removed by pushing the prongs between the cork and the neck of the bottle, and twisting the stopper out of the bottle. en.wikipedia.org

After insertion, male strikers may be disengaged by twisting the inlet so as to activate a spring-release mechanism. en.wikipedia.org

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