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Meanings of twisting the ends in English

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Usage of twisting the ends in English
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The Baron leaned against the table and listened, twisting the ends of his moustache.
The Eternal City
2
Season with pepper and wrap each piece in tough, well-buttered paper, twisting the ends.
How to Cook Fish
3
Roll the stuffing tightly in foil, twisting the ends to seal into a large sausage shape.
The Guardian
4
Rose was folding the first handkerchief over his hand and twisting the ends together to knot them.
Shadowland
5
She warmed her chilly hands by pulling them far up inside the long sleeves and twisting the ends together.
The ice princess
6
Pour into a wet cloth and roll it up like a pudding, twisting the ends of the cloth to mold it.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) / Cooking, Toilet and Household R...
7
Form into pretzel shapes by bringing the ends together to form a circle, twisting the ends then pressing them into the circle.
The Guardian
8
Season salmon steaks with pepper and salt, wrap in buttered paper, twisting the ends, broil and serve with Anchovy or Caper Sauce.
How to Cook Fish
9
Push the wire through the hole and wrap it around the inside of the frame several times before twisting the ends together with pliers.
The Guardian
10
Lay a mackerel on the ham, spread with the fried vegetables, cover with another slice of ham, and fold the paper over, twisting the ends.
How to Cook Fish
11
Twisting the ends of his mustache with two rapid motions, he knocked at the young knight's door.
In the Fire of the Forge: A Romance of Old Nuremberg — Volume 04
12
'Oh no,' said Cicely, twisting the ends of her veil lightly between a finger and thumb.
Missing
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"Right." She shifts in her seat and rests her elbow on the door, fingers twisting the ends of her ponytail.
Dirty Rowdy Thing
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