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shape vs twist

twist vs shape

shape and twist both are nouns.

shape and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twist is a hyponym of shape; that is, twist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: give shape or form to
  • twist: form into twists
Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, sliver, ridge, plume, round, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, strain, blow, block, block, cup, circle, encircle, turn.
shape (noun) twist (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) any clever maneuver
the visual appearance of something or someone the act of rotating rapidly
alternative names for the body of a human being turning or twisting around (in place)
a perceptual structure the act of winding or twisting
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') 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
shape (verb) twist (verb)
give shape or form to twist suddenly so as to sprain
shape or influence; give direction to form into twists
make something, usually for a specific function 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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