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twine vs twist

twist vs twine

twine and twist both are nouns.

twine and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twine Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twist is a hypernym of twine; that is, twist is a word with a broader meaning than twine:
  • twine: spin, wind, or twist together
  • twist: form into a spiral shape
Other hypernyms of twine include distort, twine.
As verbs, twine and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • twine and twist: form into a spiral shape
Other synonyms of twine include distort.
twine (noun) twist (noun)
a lightweight cord 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
twine (verb) twist (verb)
spin, wind, or twist together twist suddenly so as to sprain
make by twisting together or intertwining form into twists
arrange or coil around practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
form into a spiral shape 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 twine and twist

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