American English pronunciation
How to pronounce twister
IPA transcription: [t'wɪstɚ]
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Noun
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a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
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small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts
Usage examples
- A hurricane is also known as a twister in some countries.
- This record is a head-twister and heart-wrencher.
- Twister side control is usually known as a position which favors attacking the legs.
- 'Let's play Twister, let's play Risk,' Stipe jokes to the notables he's invoked.
- Artificial Intelligence", "Deep Impact", "Twister", "The Legend of Zorro" and "Amistad".
- A hurricane is also known as a twister in some countries.