strike |
cuff |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between strike and cuff
is that
strike is to create an impression while
cuff is to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
In intransitive terms the difference between strike and cuff
is that
strike is to become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters while
cuff is to fight; to scuffle; to box.
In obsolete terms the difference between strike and cuff
is that
strike is the extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail while
cuff is glove; mitten.
As verbs the difference between strike and cuff
is that
strike is to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate while
cuff is to furnish with cuffs.
As nouns the difference between strike and cuff
is that
strike is a status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught while
cuff is glove; mitten.
clap |
cuff |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between clap and cuff
is that
clap is the act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together while
cuff is glove; mitten.
As verbs the difference between clap and cuff
is that
clap is to strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound while
cuff is to furnish with cuffs.
clout |
cuff |
Related terms |
Clout is a related term of cuff.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between clout and cuff
is that
clout is (obsolete) a piece; a fragment while
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten.
As nouns the difference between clout and cuff
is that
clout is influence or effectiveness, especially political while
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
As verbs the difference between clout and cuff
is that
clout is to hit, especially with the fist while
cuff is to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
cuff |
thumping |
Related terms |
Cuff is a related term of thumping.
As nouns the difference between cuff and thumping
is that
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap while
thumping is a dull, heavy sound.
As verbs the difference between cuff and thumping
is that
cuff is to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap while
thumping is .
As an adjective thumping is
(informal) exceptional in some degree.
cuff |
huff |
As a noun cuff
is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
As a verb cuff
is to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
As a proper noun huff is
.
puff |
cuff |
As nouns the difference between puff and cuff
is that
puff is (colloquial) brothel, bordello while
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
As a verb cuff is
to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
guff |
cuff |
As nouns the difference between guff and cuff
is that
guff is (informal) nonsensical talk or thinking while
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
As verbs the difference between guff and cuff
is that
guff is (slang) to break wind while
cuff is to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
cuff |
ruff |
In obsolete terms the difference between cuff and ruff
is that
cuff is glove; mitten while
ruff is wanton or tumultuous procedure or conduct.
As an adjective ruff is
an alternative spelling of lang=en.
As an interjection ruff is
the bark of a dog; woof.
cuff |
muff |
As nouns the difference between cuff and muff
is that
cuff is glove; mitten while
muff is a piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.
As verbs the difference between cuff and muff
is that
cuff is to furnish with cuffs while
muff is to drop or mishandle (the ball, a catch etc.); to play badly.
scuff |
cuff |
As verbs the difference between scuff and cuff
is that
scuff is to mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball while
cuff is to furnish with cuffs or
cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.
As nouns the difference between scuff and cuff
is that
scuff is the back part of the neck; the scruff while
cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or
cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.
As an adjective scuff
is caused by scraping, usually with one's feet.
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