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

Miller gives both characters some claim on the truth, making the twisting argument that breaks out between the brothers enthralling to follow.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hi,” I say, my stomach twisting on a knot.

From Literature

In another drawing in the series, “Reclining Male Nude With Shield and Sword,” a figure, arrayed like an ancient river god, holds himself up while twisting his head around in surprise and dismay.

From The Wall Street Journal

A twisting, jumping bounce pass from James to Jarred Vanderbilt for a dunk tied the game 91-91 with 8:57 to go, but the Pistons answered with six consecutive points.

From Los Angeles Times

"Even the fact that she's twisting around and reaching for stuff, she couldn't do that at all," Carrie said.

From BBC

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