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Stitch vs Sting - What's the difference?

stitch | sting |


In lang=en terms the difference between stitch and sting

is that stitch is to practice/practise stitching or needlework while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

As nouns the difference between stitch and sting

is that stitch is a single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

As verbs the difference between stitch and sting

is that stitch is to form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

Pierce vs Sting - What's the difference?

pierce | sting | Synonyms |

Pierce is a synonym of sting.


As a proper noun pierce

is , medieval variant of piers modern usage may also derive from the surname.

As a noun sting is

a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

As a verb sting is

to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

Wave vs Sting - What's the difference?

wave | sting |


As verbs the difference between wave and sting

is that wave is (lb) to move back and forth repeatedly or wave can be while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

As nouns the difference between wave and sting

is that wave is a moving disturbance in the level of a body of water; an undulation while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

Opening vs Sting - What's the difference?

opening | sting | Related terms |

Opening is a related term of sting.


As verbs the difference between opening and sting

is that opening is while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

As nouns the difference between opening and sting

is that opening is an act or instance of making or becoming open while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

As an adjective opening

is (cricket).

Break vs Sting - What's the difference?

break | sting | Related terms |

Break is a related term of sting.


As nouns the difference between break and sting

is that break is break while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

As a verb sting is

to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

Throb vs Sting - What's the difference?

throb | sting | Related terms |

Throb is a related term of sting.


In lang=en terms the difference between throb and sting

is that throb is to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

As verbs the difference between throb and sting

is that throb is to pound or beat rapidly or violently while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

As nouns the difference between throb and sting

is that throb is a beating, vibration or palpitation while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

Sting vs Nip - What's the difference?

sting | nip | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between sting and nip

is that sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung while nip is a small quantity of something edible or a potable liquor.

As verbs the difference between sting and nip

is that sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both while nip is to catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

As an initialism NIP is

national Immunization Program.

Sting vs Bit - What's the difference?

sting | bit |


As verbs the difference between sting and bit

is that sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both while bit is to beat (to strike or pound repeatedly).

As a noun sting

is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

Sting vs Scrape - What's the difference?

sting | scrape | Related terms |

Sting is a related term of scrape.


As nouns the difference between sting and scrape

is that sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung while scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

As verbs the difference between sting and scrape

is that sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both while scrape is to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure.

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