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twist vs kink

kink vs twist

twist and kink both are nouns.

twist and kink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twist Yes No Yes No
kink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, twist and kink are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and kink: a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
Other synonyms of twist include twirl.
twist (noun) kink (noun)
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation
any clever maneuver an eccentric idea
the act of rotating rapidly a person with unusual sexual tastes
turning or twisting around (in place) a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
the act of winding or twisting a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
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) kink (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain form a curl, curve, or kink
form into twists curl tightly
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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