twist vs spin

twist and spin both are nouns.

twist and spin both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
twist	Yes	No	Yes	No
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, twist and spin are synonyms defined as:

twist and spin: the act of rotating rapidly

Other synonyms of twist include twirl, twisting, whirl.

As verbs, spin is a hyponym of twist; that is, spin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twist:

twist: form into a spiral shape
spin: work natural fibers into a thread

Other hyponyms of twist include wrench, wring, contort, deform, distort, wring, entangle, mat, snarl, tangle, enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, lace, twine, interweave, weave.

twist (noun)	spin (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 rotating rapidly
any clever maneuver	a short drive in a car
the act of rotating rapidly	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
turning or twisting around (in place)	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
the act of winding or twisting	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
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)	spin (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain	prolong or extend
form into twists	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive	work natural fibers into a thread
turn in the opposite direction	form a web by making a thread
form into a spiral shape	make up a story
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form	stream in jets, of liquids
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)	cause to spin
do the twist
extend in curves and turns

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