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Curl vs Wrap - What's the difference?

curl | wrap |


In transitive terms the difference between curl and wrap

is that curl is to make into a curl or spiral while wrap is to enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.

Circle vs Curl - What's the difference?

circle | curl | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between circle and curl

is that circle is to place or mark a circle around while curl is to make into a curl or spiral.

In intransitive terms the difference between circle and curl

is that circle is to travel in circles while curl is to move in curves.

Curl vs Warp - What's the difference?

curl | warp |


In agriculture terms the difference between curl and warp

is that curl is any of various diseases of plants causing the leaves or shoots to curl up; often specifically the potato curl while warp is to let the tide or other water in upon (low-lying land), for the purpose of fertilization, by a deposit of warp, or slimy substance.

In transitive terms the difference between curl and warp

is that curl is to make into a curl or spiral while warp is to deflect something from a true or proper course.

In intransitive terms the difference between curl and warp

is that curl is to move in curves while warp is to travel across a medium without passing through it normally, as by using a teleporter or time warp.

Curl vs Swerve - What's the difference?

curl | swerve | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between curl and swerve

is that curl is to cause to move in a curve while swerve is to stray; to wander; to rove.

As a noun curl

is a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

Roll vs Curl - What's the difference?

roll | curl |


In transitive terms the difference between roll and curl

is that roll is to beat up while curl is to make into a curl or spiral.

In intransitive terms the difference between roll and curl

is that roll is to spread itself under a roller or rolling-pin while curl is to move in curves.

As verbs the difference between roll and curl

is that roll is to cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface while curl is to cause to move in a curve.

As nouns the difference between roll and curl

is that roll is the act of rolling, or state of being rolled while curl is a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

Encircle vs Curl - What's the difference?

encircle | curl | Related terms |

Encircle is a related term of curl.


As verbs the difference between encircle and curl

is that encircle is to surround, form a circle around while curl is (lb) to cause to move in a curve.

As a noun curl is

a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

Curl vs Braid - What's the difference?

curl | braid | Related terms |

Curl is a related term of braid.


As nouns the difference between curl and braid

is that curl is a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet while braid is (obsolete) a sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench.

As verbs the difference between curl and braid

is that curl is (lb) to cause to move in a curve while braid is (obsolete|transitive) to make a sudden movement with, to jerk.

As an adjective braid is

(obsolete) deceitful.

Turn vs Curl - What's the difference?

turn | curl | Related terms |

Turn is a related term of curl.


As verbs the difference between turn and curl

is that turn is (lb) non-linear physical movement while curl is (lb) to cause to move in a curve.

As nouns the difference between turn and curl

is that turn is a change of direction or orientation while curl is a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

Dart vs Curl - What's the difference?

dart | curl |


As a noun curl is

a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

As a verb curl is

(lb) to cause to move in a curve.

Churl vs Curl - What's the difference?

churl | curl |


As nouns the difference between churl and curl

is that churl is a rustic; a countryman or labourer; a peasant while curl is a piece or lock of curling hair; a ringlet.

As a verb curl is

to cause to move in a curve.

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