A rotating cutting tool, used for cutting holes in rigid materials, that consists of an essentially conical point, relieved and fluted to form cutting lips, and spiral flutes which direct the chips away from the lips and toward ejection from the hole.

plural of twist drill

(idiomatic) An unfortunate, often ironic turn of events.

present participle of twist in the wind

(idiomatic) To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure. / (idiomatic) To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.

plural of arm-twisting

Alternative spelling of arm-twisting

plural of arm twisting

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of twist in the wind

A metal wire that is encased in a thin strip of paper or plastic and is used to tie the openings of bags, such as garbage bags or bread bags.