- wire twist
- noun
: a combination of welded and twisted wires used in making the barrels of some shotguns
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
wire twist
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Wire nut — [http://www.idealindustries.com/wt/TwistOnWireConnectors.nsf] is a registered trademark of [http://www.idealindustries.com Ideal Industries] for a twist on wire connector. These connectors are used to fasten two or more electrical conductors… … Wikipedia
Wire rope — consists of several strands laid (or twisted ) together like a helix. Each strand is likewise made of metal wires laid together like a helix. Initially wrought iron wires were used, but today steel is the main material used for wire ropes.History … Wikipedia
twist — [twist] vt. [ME twisten < OE twist, a rope (in mæst twist, rope to stay a mast), akin to TWAIN, TWINE, ON tvistra, to separate, Ger zwist, a quarrel < IE * duis , apart < base * dwōu , TWO] 1. a) to wind (two or more threads or strands)… … English World dictionary
twist-tie — [twis′tī΄] n. a short, slender wire covered as with paper or plastic, twisted to tie closed a plastic bag or other wrapper: also written twist tie * * * … Universalium
twist-tie — [twis′tī΄] n. a short, slender wire covered as with paper or plastic, twisted to tie closed a plastic bag or other wrapper: also written twist tie … English World dictionary
Twist-on wire connector — Close up of a set of twist on wire connectors … Wikipedia
twist — twist1 S3 [twıst] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(move)¦ 2¦(bend)¦ 3¦(wind)¦ 4¦(turn)¦ 5¦(road/river)¦ 6¦(words)¦ 7 twist your ankle/wrist/knee 8 twist and turn 9 twist somebody s arm ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; … Dictionary of contemporary English
twist — 1 verb 1 BEND (T) to bend and turn something several times, especially in order to make something or to tie it to something: twist sth into/around etc: She twisted the wire into the shape of a star. 2 MOVE (I) to turn a part of your body around… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
wire — {{11}}wire (n.) O.E. wir metal drawn out into a thread, from P.Gmc. *wiraz (Cf. O.N. viravirka filigree work, Swed. vira to twist, O.H.G. wiara fine gold work ), from PIE *wei to turn, twist, plait (Cf. O.Ir. fiar, Welsh gwyr bent, crooked; … Etymology dictionary
twist — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 act of twisting sth ADJECTIVE ▪ little, slight ▪ quick, sharp ▪ wry ▪ ‘You re brave’ she said, with a wry twist of the mouth … Collocations dictionary
