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braid vs twist

twist vs braid

braid and twist both are nouns.

braid and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
braid Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, braid and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • braid and twist: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
Other synonyms of braid include plait, tress.
braid (noun) twist (noun)
trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair any clever maneuver
the act of rotating rapidly
turning or twisting around (in place)
the act of winding or twisting
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
an interpretation of a text or action
an unforeseen development
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
a circular segment of a curve
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
braid (verb) twist (verb)
form or weave into a braid or braids twist suddenly so as to sprain
decorate with braids or ribbons form into twists
make by braiding or interlacing practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
turn in the opposite direction
form into a spiral shape
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
do the twist
extend in curves and turns
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