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twine vs weave

weave vs twine

twine and weave both are nouns.

twine and weave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twine Yes No Yes No
weave Yes No Yes No
As verbs, weave is a hyponym of twine; that is, weave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twine:
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
  • weave: interlace by or as if by weaving
twine (noun) weave (noun)
a lightweight cord pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
twine (verb) weave (verb)
spin, wind, or twist together interlace by or as if by weaving
make by twisting together or intertwining create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
arrange or coil around to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
form into a spiral shape sway from side to side
Difference between twine and weave

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