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weave vs twine

twine vs weave

weave and twine both are nouns.

weave and twine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
weave Yes No Yes No
twine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twine is a hypernym of weave; that is, twine is a word with a broader meaning than weave:
  • weave: interlace by or as if by weaving
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
Other hypernyms of weave include distort, twist.
weave (noun) twine (noun)
pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric a lightweight cord
weave (verb) twine (verb)
interlace by or as if by weaving spin, wind, or twist together
create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton make by twisting together or intertwining
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course arrange or coil around
sway from side to side form into a spiral shape
Difference between weave and twine

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