twisting

American  

[twis-ting] / ˈtwɪs tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of squirming or turning about; wiggling.

   Her restless twisting disturbed the bedsheets.

2. the act or practice of tricking the holder of a life insurance policy into switching to a policy from a new company that is less advantageous for them.

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adjective

1. characterized by being twisted; winding.

   The twisting corridors were impossible to navigate.

Etymology

Origin of twisting

First recorded in 1905–10; twist + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"As in organic systems, such as the twisting of DNA or the handedness of amino acids, these extra-dimensional structures can possess torsion, a kind of intrinsic twist," explains Pincak.

From Science Daily

In these cases, you should modify your activities, switch to low-impact exercises like walking and swimming, and avoid movements like bending, twisting or lifting.

From Science Daily

I typically read political, economic and military history, while cutting-edge historians have moved toward charting the twisting paths of grand ideas and ordinary lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

My heart’s twisting with relief and grief; Autumn’s not dead, but she doesn’t look quite alive either.

From Literature

Penelope glanced down and saw that she was twisting her napkin into knots.

From Literature

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