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Coil vs Bend - What's the difference?

coil | bend | Related terms |

Coil is a related term of bend.


As nouns the difference between coil and bend

is that coil is something wound in the form of a helix or spiral or coil can be a noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between coil and bend

is that coil is to wind or reel eg a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Bend vs Wind - What's the difference?

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In transitive terms the difference between bend and wind

is that bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary while wind is to tighten the spring of the clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.

Sell vs Bend - What's the difference?

sell | bend |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sell and bend

is that sell is (obsolete) a seat or stool while bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends.

As verbs the difference between sell and bend

is that sell is (intransitive) to transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

As nouns the difference between sell and bend

is that sell is an act of selling or sell can be (obsolete) a seat or stool while bend is a curve.

Spiral vs Bend - What's the difference?

spiral | bend | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between spiral and bend

is that spiral is to move along the path of a spiral or helix while bend is to apply oneself to a task or purpose.

As an adjective spiral

is helical, like a spiral.

Bend vs List - What's the difference?

bend | list | Related terms |

Bend is a related term of list.


As nouns the difference between bend and list

is that bend is a curve while list is cunning; craft.

As a verb bend

is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Clothes vs Bend - What's the difference?

clothes | bend |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between clothes and bend

is that clothes is (obsolete) while bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends.

As nouns the difference between clothes and bend

is that clothes is (plural only) items of clothing; apparel while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between clothes and bend

is that clothes is (clothe) while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Steer vs Bend - What's the difference?

steer | bend | Related terms |

Steer is a related term of bend.


In lang=en terms the difference between steer and bend

is that steer is to direct a conversation while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between steer and bend

is that steer is (obsolete) a helmsman; a pilot while bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends.

As nouns the difference between steer and bend

is that steer is the castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production or steer can be (informal) a suggestion about a course of action or steer can be (obsolete) a helmsman; a pilot while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between steer and bend

is that steer is to castrate (a male calf) or steer can be to guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel) while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Bend vs Slope - What's the difference?

bend | slope | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between bend and slope

is that bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary while slope is to form with a slope; to give an oblique or slanting direction to; to incline or slant.

In intransitive terms the difference between bend and slope

is that bend is to apply oneself to a task or purpose while slope is to tend steadily upward or downward.

In obsolete terms the difference between bend and slope

is that bend is turn; purpose; inclination; ends while slope is slopingly.

As an adjective slope is

sloping.

As an adverb slope is

slopingly.

Whorl vs Bend - What's the difference?

whorl | bend | Related terms |

Whorl is a related term of bend.


In lang=en terms the difference between whorl and bend

is that whorl is to form a pattern of concentric circles while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

As nouns the difference between whorl and bend

is that whorl is a pattern of concentric circles while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between whorl and bend

is that whorl is to form a pattern of concentric circles while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Convolution vs Bend - What's the difference?

convolution | bend | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between convolution and bend

is that convolution is something that is folded or twisted while bend is a curve.

As a verb bend is

to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

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