Definition of "pretzel" [pret•zel]

• A glazed, brittle biscuit that is usually salted on the outside and baked in the form of a loose knot or a stick. (noun)

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• "Bending yourself into a pretzel is probably unhelpful."
• "It recently bought a private-label pretzel maker for $300 million."
• "I think the key to a good vendor pretzel is the time of day you buy it."