twant

/twɑnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to long or stretch, especially for something

“She twanted her arms to reach the top shelf.”

2. verb

to pull or stretch something tight

“He twanted the rope to secure the boat.”

3. noun

a twisted or stretched condition

“The twant in the fabric made it unusable.”

Synonyms

  • stretch
  • twist

Antonyms

  • compress
  • shorten