tordre

Definitions of tordre
  1. verb
    turn in the opposite direction
    synonyms: tourner
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    types:
    attraper le torticolis
    twist (a body part) into a strained position
    boucler, friser
    twist or roll into coils or ringlets
    friser
    curl tightly
    type of:
    tourner
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  2. verb
    form into a spiral shape
    synonyms: défigurer, déformer
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    défigurer, déformer
    twist and press out of shape
    emmêler, empêtrer
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
    entrelacer, s'enrouler
    spin,wind, or twist together
    entrelacer
    interlace by or as if by weaving
    natter, tresser
    weave into plaits
    natter, tresser
    form or weave into a braid or braids
    embrouiller, emmêler
    tangle or complicate
    type of:
    déformer
    assume a different shape or form
  3. verb
    cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
    synonyms: défigurer, déformer
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    types:
    bosseler, denteler
    make a depression into
    type of:
    déformer
    assume a different shape or form
  4. verb
    twist suddenly so as to sprain
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    type of:
    blesser
    cause injuries or bodily harm to
  5. verb
    twist and press out of shape
    synonyms: défigurer, déformer
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    type of:
    défigurer, déformer
    form into a spiral shape
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