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gnarl vs twist

twist vs gnarl

gnarl and twist both are nouns.

gnarl and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gnarl Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twist is a hypernym of gnarl; that is, twist is a word with a broader meaning than gnarl:
  • gnarl: twist into a state of deformity
  • twist: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Other hypernyms of gnarl include bend, deform, flex, turn.
gnarl (noun) twist (noun)
something twisted and tight and swollen social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
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
gnarl (verb) twist (verb)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist into a state of deformity form into twists
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
Difference between gnarl and twist

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