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pull vs twist

twist vs pull

pull and twist both are nouns.

pull and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pull Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pull and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • pull and twist: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Other synonyms of pull include wrench.
As verbs, twist is a hyponym of pull; that is, twist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pull:
  • pull: apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
  • twist: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Other hyponyms of pull include wrench, gather, attract, hike up, hitch up, pick at, pluck at, pull at, draw back, pull back, retract, draw close.
pull (noun) twist (noun)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) any clever maneuver
a sustained effort the act of rotating rapidly
a device used for pulling something turning or twisting around (in place)
special advantage or influence the act of winding or twisting
the force used in pulling a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments 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
pull (verb) twist (verb)
strain abnormally twist suddenly so as to sprain
take away form into twists
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
cause to move by pulling turn in the opposite direction
tear or be torn violently form into a spiral shape
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
strip of feathers do the twist
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense extend in curves and turns
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Difference between pull and twist

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