turn+and+twist

  • 11turn — [[t]tɜ͟ː(r)n[/t]] ♦ turns, turning, turned (Turn is used in a large number of other expressions which are explained under other words in the dictionary. For example, the expression turn over a new leaf is explained at leaf.) 1) VERB When you turn …

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  • 12turn — /tɜn / (say tern) verb (t) 1. cause to move round on an axis or about a centre; rotate: to turn a wheel. 2. to cause to move round or partly round, as for the purpose of opening, closing, tightening, etc.: to turn a key. 3. to reverse the… …

  • 13turn — verb 1》 move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis.     ↘twist or sprain (an ankle). 2》 move into a different position, especially so as to face the opposite direction.     ↘change or cause to change direction.     ↘(of the… …

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  • 14turn —   1. Move. Huli; kā (as a rope for jumping);     around, twist, revolve, wili, ka a, ka awili, kūlapa, molo, hole, wilimo o, palawili, ōlepe, ōmilo, laumilo, ue, oi, ka amola, ka a wale, kīoe;     aside, aui, hili, ho olala, ho okihi, kihi, kāpae …

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  • 15turn on — Synonyms and related words: accrue from, amplify, annoy, arise from, arouse, awake, awaken, be based on, be contingent on, be dependent on, be due to, be predicated on, blow the coals, blow up, bring up, broach, bud from, call forth, call up,… …

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  • 16twist — [twist] vt. [ME twisten < OE twist, a rope (in mæst twist, rope to stay a mast), akin to TWAIN, TWINE, ON tvistra, to separate, Ger zwist, a quarrel < IE * duis , apart < base * dwōu , TWO] 1. a) to wind (two or more threads or strands)… …

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  • 17Twist rate — is a gun term that refers to the rate of twist of a gun barrel s rifling grooves.Fact|date=February 2007It is usually expressed as a ratio of one twist per n inches or centimeters.For example, a 1:7 twist rate means one complete rotation in… …

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  • 18Twist Phelan — [http://www.twistphelan.com] is the critically acclaimed author of the Pinnacle Peak mystery series, published by Poisoned Pen Press [http://www.poisonedpenpress.com] . Biography Twist received her bachelor and law degrees from Stanford… …

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  • 19twist and turn — 1 : to curve or change direction often The road along the coast twists and turns. 2 : to move with twisting motions : to be restless and to change position often A little boy was twisting and turning [=moving a lot] in the seat behind me. • • •… …

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  • 20And Now for Something Completely Different — DVD cover Directed by Ian MacNaughton Produced by …

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