to turn; to twist; to wring or rotate something with the hands

to sprain; to wrench or injure a joint or muscle by turning it too forcefully

to sway one's body; to swing one's hips; to dance with a swaying motion

to turn one's head or body; to swing around

to seize; to grapple with or grab someone; to twist or entwine

to act against someone's wishes; to be stubborn or non-compliant

(bound form) used in the word 吱扭 zhī​niū to describe a creaking sound

crooked; gnarled; irregular in shape (as in 歪七扭八 wāi​qī​niǔ​bā)