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twister

[ˈtwɪstər]

twister Definition

  • 1a violent and rotating windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud
  • 2a game in which players take turns spinning a dial to advance their hands or feet to different colored dots on a mat, causing them to become entangled

Using twister: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twister" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The twister destroyed several homes in the area.

  • Example

    We played twister at the party last night.

twister Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twister

Phrases with twister

  • to dance and sing with enthusiasm and energy

    Example

    The crowd twisted and shouted to the music.

  • twist someone's arm

    to persuade or pressure someone to do something they may not want to do

    Example

    I had to twist his arm to get him to come to the party.

  • an unexpected change in circumstances that alters the outcome of a situation

    Example

    It was a twist of fate that brought them together.

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Summary: twister in Brief

The term 'twister' [ˈtwɪstər] has two main meanings. The first refers to a violent and rotating windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud. The second is a game in which players take turns spinning a dial to advance their hands or feet to different colored dots on a mat, causing them to become entangled. Phrases like 'twist someone's arm' and 'twist of fate' extend the concept of twisting to persuasion and unexpected changes in circumstances.

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