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twisty

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

A collapsible element having a marker such as a small triangle that rotates between horizontal and vertical positions to indicate whether the content is currently hidden or expanded.

Pronunciation

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twistee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtwɪsti

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Characterised by a twist or twists; twisting.

noun

  1. A strand of hair twisted together in a braid-like fashion

  2. graphical user interface

    A collapsible element having a marker such as a small triangle that rotates between horizontal and vertical positions to indicate whether the content is currently hidden or expanded.

  3. Something that is twisty, such as a road

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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • tortuous

    Twisted; having many turns; convoluted.

  • twisting

    Having many twists.

  • winding

    Moving in a sinuous or twisting manner.

Word Family

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Word family

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  • twisternounPerson or profession

    A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground.

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Synonyms

Sense: characterised by a twist or twists

windingtortuous

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