twisting
|twist/ing|
B2
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
(twist)
turn or change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'twist' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twist,' where 'twist' meant 'a division or separation.'
Historical Evolution
'twist' changed from the Old English word 'twist' and eventually became the modern English word 'twist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a division or separation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to turn or bend something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41