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twist vs pull

pull vs twist

twist and pull both are nouns.

twist and pull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twist Yes No Yes No
pull Yes No Yes No
As nouns, twist and pull are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and pull: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Other synonyms of twist include wrench.
As verbs, pull is a hypernym of twist; that is, pull is a word with a broader meaning than twist:
  • twist: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
  • pull: apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
twist (noun) pull (noun)
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
any clever maneuver a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
the act of rotating rapidly a sustained effort
turning or twisting around (in place) a device used for pulling something
the act of winding or twisting special advantage or influence
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair the force used in pulling
an interpretation of a text or action a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
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) pull (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain strain abnormally
form into twists take away
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
turn in the opposite direction cause to move by pulling
form into a spiral shape tear or be torn violently
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
do the twist strip of feathers
extend in curves and turns remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Difference between twist and pull

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