Meaning of the word twister in English

What does twister mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twister

US /ˈtwɪs.tɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪs.tər/

Noun

1.

a tornado

Example:
The news reported a powerful twister touching down in Kansas.
We took shelter as soon as we heard the warning about the approaching twister.
2.

a person or thing that twists

Example:
The machine has a powerful twister that shapes the metal.
He's a real tongue twister, always making jokes and puns.