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curl vs twine

twine vs curl

curl and twine both are nouns.

curl and twine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curl Yes No Yes No
twine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twine is a hypernym of curl; that is, twine is a word with a broader meaning than curl:
  • curl: wind around something in coils or loops
  • twine: arrange or coil around
Other hypernyms of curl include roll, wind, wrap.
curl (noun) twine (noun)
lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl a lightweight cord
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
curl (verb) twine (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink spin, wind, or twist together
play the Scottish game of curling make by twisting together or intertwining
twist or roll into coils or ringlets arrange or coil around
wind around something in coils or loops form into a spiral shape
shape one's body into a curl
Difference between curl and twine

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