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twist vs weave

weave vs twist

twist and weave both are nouns.

twist and weave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twist Yes No Yes No
weave Yes No Yes No
As verbs, weave is a hyponym of twist; that is, weave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twist:
  • twist: form into a spiral shape
  • weave: interlace by or as if by weaving
twist (noun) weave (noun)
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
any clever maneuver
the act of rotating rapidly
turning or twisting around (in place)
the act of winding or twisting
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) weave (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain interlace by or as if by weaving
form into twists create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
turn in the opposite direction sway from side to side
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
Difference between twist and weave

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