intwist

/ˈɪntwɪst/

Definitions

1. verb

to twist or turn inward

“The rope began to intwist, forming a knot.”

2. verb

to cause something to twist or turn inward

“The strong wind intwisted the branches of the tree.”

3. noun

a twisting or turning inward

“The intwist of the river caused the boat to capsize.”

Synonyms

  • turn
  • twist

Antonyms

  • unwind
  • unwrap