Definition

Having many bends or turns; not straight.

Example

The twisting path through the forest made the hike more interesting.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night; it had some really twisting plot turns!

I love movies that keep you guessing like that.

Definitely! The twisting story made it so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of turning or rotating something in a spiral or curved shape.

Example

The twisting of the rope made it difficult to untangle.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie with all the twisting plot lines?

Yeah, I love movies that keep me guessing until the end!

I was so surprised by the twisting turns in the story.

Definition

To turn or bend something in a circular or spiral shape.

Example

She is twisting the cap off the bottle.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I saw you twisting that wire earlier; what were you making?

Oh, just a little sculpture for my art class.

That's awesome! I love how creative you are with twisting materials.

Root Explanation

Twisting → It is formed from "twist" (from Old English "twistian", meaning to twist or turn) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "twisting" refers to the action or process of turning something in a spiral or curved shape.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word "twistian" which means to turn or spiral — this helps you remember that twisting is the action of turning something in a spiral.

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