Definition(s):

Argot for the layman's meaning of twist.

Inflected Forms(s):

Twisting (verb), Twisted (past tense), Twists (present perfect)

Comments:

This naming adaptation for the Self-defense Techniques uses one of the layman's meanings of the word.

In this case, using multiple meanings:

1)not expected

2)distorted using a circular motion

Technically, this is not a true argot, but is included because it is a word used in the naming of the Self-defense Techniques; and therefore included for clarification.

Synonym(s):

Circling, Entangle, Entwine, Rotating, Snake, Twirling, Unfurling, Unwinding, Windmill

Opposite(s):

Crossing, Piercing, Prong, Thrusting

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

Twist of Fate, Twisted Rod, Twisted Twig