WordNet sense 1 (a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments):

pull, wrench

WordNet sense 2 (a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight):

kink, twirl

WordNet sense 3 (a circular segment of a curve):

bend, crook, turn

WordNet sense 4 (a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself):

eddy

WordNet sense 5 (an unforeseen development):

turn of events

WordNet sense 6 (an interpretation of a text or action):

construction

WordNet sense 7 (a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair):

braid, plait, tress

WordNet sense 8 (extend in curves and turns):

curve, wind, wind

WordNet sense 9 (to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)):

squirm, worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe

WordNet sense 10 (cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form):

deform, flex

WordNet sense 11 (form into a spiral shape):

distort, twine

WordNet sense 12 (practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive):

convolute, pervert, sophisticate, pervert, twist around

WordNet sense 13 (the act of winding or twisting):

winding

WordNet sense 14 (the act of rotating rapidly):

spin, whirl, twisting

WordNet sense 15 (any clever maneuver):

device, gimmick

WordNet sense 16 (twist suddenly so as to sprain):

rick, sprain, wrick