Definitions

1. 1. to twist (strands into a thread)
2. 2. to entangle
3. 3. to wring
4. 4. to hang (by the neck)
5. 5. to turn
6. 6. to wind
7. 7. classifier for skeins of yarn

Related Words

• 绞刑 jiǎo xíng – to execute by hanging
• 绞车 jiǎo chē – winch
• 绞盘 jiǎo pán – capstan