vääntö

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • twist, torsion act of turning, twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction
  • (figuratively) A tough negotiation.
  • (automotive)

Etymology

Suffix from Finnish vääntää (twist, wrench, turn, wring).

Origin

Finnish

vääntää

Gloss

twist, wrench, turn, wring

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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