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twister

|twist-er|

🇺🇸

/ˈtwɪstər/

🇬🇧

/ˈtwɪstə/

(twist)

turn or change

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
twist	twists	twisters	twists	twisted	twisted	twisting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'twister' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'twisten,' where 'twist' meant 'to twist or turn.'

Historical Evolution

'twisten' transformed into the modern English word 'twister' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who twists,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tornado or whirlwind.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a tornado or whirlwind.

The twister caused significant damage to the small town.

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Noun 2

a person or thing that twists.

The twister of the rope was very skilled.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42