twist around

Frequency: 6.55.5 per million words

to turn to face a different direction; to wrap something around another thing

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around

Examples (10)

  • I twisted the bandage around his leg.
  • She twisted around in her seat to see who had called her name.
  • The vine twisted around the pole, reaching for the sunlight.
  • He had to twist his body around to fit into the tight space.
  • Could you help me twist this wire around the fence post?
  • The cat twisted around to lick its back.
  • The dancer gracefully twisted around her partner.
  • A ribbon was gently twisted around the gift box.
  • He twisted around the corner quickly, trying to escape.
  • The snake twisted around the branch, preparing to strike.