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kink vs twist

twist vs kink

kink and twist both are nouns.

kink and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kink Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, kink and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • kink and twist: a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
Other synonyms of kink include twirl.
kink (noun) twist (noun)
a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
an eccentric idea any clever maneuver
a person with unusual sexual tastes the act of rotating rapidly
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight turning or twisting around (in place)
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) 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
kink (verb) twist (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink twist suddenly so as to sprain
curl tightly 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
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