miswend

/mɪsˈwɛnd/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘wenden’, a rare or obsolete verb meaning to turn or twist in a particular direction.

“The old word ‘miswend’ was used to describe the way a tree’s branches had turned due to the wind.”

2. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a twisted or turned object, especially a tree branch.

“The gardener had to prune the miswend branch to prevent it from breaking.”

Synonyms

  • turned
  • twisted

Antonyms

  • aligned
  • straight