twisting meaning and definition

TWISTING noun

Definition of twisting (noun)

1. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
   • synonyms: distortion, overrefinement, straining, torture
2. the act of rotating rapidly
   • "he gave the crank a spin"; "it broke off after much twisting"
   • synonyms: spin, twirl, twist, whirl

TWISTING adjective

Definition of twisting (adjective)

1. marked by repeated turns and bends
   • "a tortuous road up the mountain"; "winding roads are full of surprises"; "had to steer the car down a twisty track"
   • synonyms: tortuous, twisty, voluminous, winding