transitive. To twist or coil (something); to arrange in a coiled or twisted form. Frequently with preposition or adverb. Now rare.

To warp or twist out of shape.

To bend, curve, or twist (an object) out of shape; spec. to curve (timber) by the application of steam; also, to distort, contort (the body or a…

transitive. To cause to warp, twist, shrivel, or blister, esp. with heat.

To curl up, twist, warp. (intransitive and transitive).