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wrench vs twine

twine vs wrench

wrench and twine both are nouns.

wrench and twine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrench Yes No Yes No
twine Yes No Yes No
As verbs, twine is a hypernym of wrench; that is, twine is a word with a broader meaning than wrench:
  • wrench: twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
  • twine: form into a spiral shape
Other hypernyms of wrench include distort, twist.
wrench (noun) twine (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt a lightweight cord
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wrench (verb) twine (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain spin, wind, or twist together
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates make by twisting together or intertwining
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish arrange or coil around
make a sudden twisting motion form into a spiral shape
Difference between wrench and twine

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