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curl vs twist

twist vs curl

curl and twist both are nouns.

curl and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curl Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twist is a hypernym of curl; that is, twist is a word with a broader meaning than curl:
  • curl: twist or roll into coils or ringlets
  • twist: turn in the opposite direction
curl (noun) twist (noun)
lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) 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
curl (verb) twist (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink twist suddenly so as to sprain
play the Scottish game of curling form into twists
twist or roll into coils or ringlets practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
wind around something in coils or loops turn in the opposite direction
shape one's body into a curl 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
Difference between curl and twist

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