1. instance of twisting; result of twisting; curve, bend, spin, turn, coil; interlacing (rope); deviation from the standard; spiral form; strong silk thread; sprain (in a muscle or joint); type of bread; abrupt change of course; odd tendency; variation. coil, curl, spin, turn; rotate opposite ends of an object in opposing directions; entwine; distort, pervert; sprain (ankle, etc.); produce a spiral shape. twisttwist , n