Home / Dictionary / writhe
writhe
/ɹaɪð/
noun
A contortion.
(knot theory) The number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot
verb
To twist, to wring (something).
To contort (a part of the body).
To twist or contort the body; to be distorted.
Practice "writhe" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.