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deform vs twine

twine vs deform

deform is not a noun while twine is a noun.

deform and twine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deform No No Yes No
twine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twine is a hyponym of deform; that is, twine is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deform:
  • deform: assume a different shape or form
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
As verbs, twine is a hypernym of deform; that is, twine is a word with a broader meaning than deform:
  • deform: twist and press out of shape
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
Other hypernyms of deform include distort, twist.
deform (noun) twine (noun)
a lightweight cord
deform (verb) twine (verb)
become misshapen spin, wind, or twist together
alter the shape of (something) by stress make by twisting together or intertwining
assume a different shape or form arrange or coil around
make formless form into a spiral shape
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist and press out of shape
Difference between deform and twine

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