torcer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- double adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
- sprain verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
- twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
Senses
torcer is used for these senses in English:
- crook To turn from the path of rectitude; to pervert; to misapply; to twist.
- double (intransitive) To turn sharply, following a winding course.
- sprain To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation
- twist To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
crook — full definition
- noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
- noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
- noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
- verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
- adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.
double — full definition
- adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
- verb To make or become twice as large.
- noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.