Hook and Twist

Hook

Hook verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.

Usage example: the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed

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Twist and hook are semantically related. in direction topic. In some cases you can use "Twist" instead the word "Hook" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: hooked, hookup, hooker, hooking, hooky

Twist verb - To follow a circular or spiral course.

Usage example: the path gently twisted down the hill

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Hook and twist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hook" instead the word "Twist" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: twisted, twisting, twister, twisty

good	good hook	good twist
nice	nice hook	nice twist
similar	similar hook	similar twist
original	original hook	original twist
Other adjectives: single, obvious, nasty, small, entire, real, massive, big, great, huge, little, main, interesting, new, major, possible, minor, double, last, different, biggest.

Holmes realizing how insane Moriarty is, when he impales him with a hook and proceeds to twist it around while singing to an operatic piece.

Source: Film / Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Just a bit later, the first half of the boss battle against the Twin Dragon Gleeok works this way, although with an unique twist, using the rope from the Grappling Hook like a big slingshot.

Source: Tennis Boss
Sequel Hook: The Cruel Twist Ending to "Jerusalem's Lot" certainly qualifies, but despite the fact that there actually are two sequels to this story, it's never really utilized.

Source: Literature / Night Shift

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