to twist
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2.2
- verb
- /twɪst/
:
torcerse
- Aw, did you twist your little ankle?
- twist an ankle
- twist your neck
And back in October, I twisted my ankle at a wedding.
- And back in October, I twisted my ankle at a wedding.
Examples
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And back in October, I twisted my ankle at a wedding.
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Well, I was runnin' around with the girls, and I twisted my ankle pretty good.
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- Well, I twisted my ankle, nothing serious.
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Which ankle did you twist, Holden?
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I twisted my ankle on a rhinestone.
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Eventually, someone steps on my foot as the crowd surges, twisting my ankle.
Academic text (2008) -
I twisted my ankle.
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Twisted my ankle too.
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Be careful when walking on uneven ground; you could easily twist your ankle.
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After landing awkwardly during the game, she twisted her ankle and had to sit out.
Synonyms
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3.2
To injure a joint by suddenly twisting it, causing pain and swelling but not a bone break
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3.7
Twist a joint suddenly so it becomes sore or injured
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5.3
To twist part of your body suddenly so it hurts
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7.9
To twist your neck or back into an awkward position so it hurts
To twist part of the body suddenly so it hurts and may sprain
To twist or sprain a body part suddenly, for example an ankle
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
1
8.9
A hurtful comment or action that makes someone feel worse after bad news
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.9
A small cutting tool with spiral grooves that makes holes in wood or metal
How Serious
Surface Forms
Etymology
To twist a joint means to turn it in a way that hurts, and the word comes from the old idea of turning or winding. So when you twist your ankle you have literally 'turned' it the wrong way.