twine vs spin

twine and spin both are nouns.

twine and spin both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
twine	Yes	No	Yes	No
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spin is a hyponym of twine; that is, spin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twine:

twine: form into a spiral shape
spin: work natural fibers into a thread

Other hyponyms of twine include wrench, wring, contort, deform, distort, wring, entangle, mat, snarl, tangle, enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, lace, twine, interweave, weave.

twine (noun)	spin (noun)
a lightweight cord	the act of rotating rapidly
	a short drive in a car
	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

twine (verb)	spin (verb)
spin, wind, or twist together	prolong or extend
make by twisting together or intertwining	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
arrange or coil around	work natural fibers into a thread
form into a spiral shape	form a web by making a thread
	make up a story
	stream in jets, of liquids
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
	cause to spin

Difference between twine and spin

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