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twist vs device

device vs twist

twist and device both are nouns.

twist is a verb but device is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twist Yes No Yes No
device Yes No No No
As nouns, twist and device are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and device: any clever maneuver
Other synonyms of twist include gimmick.
twist (noun) device (noun)
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s any clever maneuver
any clever maneuver an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
the act of rotating rapidly an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
turning or twisting around (in place) any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
the act of winding or twisting something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
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
twist (verb) device (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain
form into twists
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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