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Twine vs Writhe - What's the difference?

twine | writhe | Related terms |

Twine is a related term of writhe.


In lang=en terms the difference between twine and writhe

is that twine is to ascend in spiral lines about a support; to climb spirally while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As nouns the difference between twine and writhe

is that twine is a twist; a convolution while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between twine and writhe

is that twine is to weave together while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Writhe vs Oscillate - What's the difference?

writhe | oscillate | Related terms |

Writhe is a related term of oscillate.


In lang=en terms the difference between writhe and oscillate

is that writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted while oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value.

As verbs the difference between writhe and oscillate

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

As a noun writhe

is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Writhe vs Throb - What's the difference?

writhe | throb | Related terms |

Writhe is a related term of throb.


In lang=en terms the difference between writhe and throb

is that writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted while throb is to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.

As verbs the difference between writhe and throb

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while throb is to pound or beat rapidly or violently.

As nouns the difference between writhe and throb

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while throb is a beating, vibration or palpitation.

Quake vs Writhe - What's the difference?

quake | writhe | Related terms |

Quake is a related term of writhe.


As nouns the difference between quake and writhe

is that quake is a trembling]] or [[shake|shaking while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between quake and writhe

is that quake is (lb) to tremble or shake while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Wreath vs Writhe - What's the difference?

wreath | writhe |


As nouns the difference between wreath and writhe

is that wreath is something twisted, intertwined, or curled while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between wreath and writhe

is that wreath is to place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Teeter vs Writhe - What's the difference?

teeter | writhe | Related terms |

Teeter is a related term of writhe.


As verbs the difference between teeter and writhe

is that teeter is to tilt back and forth on an edge while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Wave vs Writhe - What's the difference?

wave | writhe | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between wave and writhe

is that wave is to have an undulating or wavy form while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

In transitive terms the difference between wave and writhe

is that wave is to signal (someone or something) with a waving movement while writhe is to contort (a part of the body).

Shudder vs Writhe - What's the difference?

shudder | writhe | Related terms |

Shudder is a related term of writhe.


In lang=en terms the difference between shudder and writhe

is that shudder is to vibrate jerkily while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As nouns the difference between shudder and writhe

is that shudder is a shivering tremor while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between shudder and writhe

is that shudder is to shake nervously, as if from fear while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Writhe vs Sway - What's the difference?

writhe | sway | Related terms |

Writhe is a related term of sway.


As verbs the difference between writhe and sway

is that writhe is to twist, to wring (something) while sway is to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.

As nouns the difference between writhe and sway

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while sway is the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

Wobble vs Writhe - What's the difference?

wobble | writhe | Related terms |

Wobble is a related term of writhe.


In lang=en terms the difference between wobble and writhe

is that wobble is to cause to wobble while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As nouns the difference between wobble and writhe

is that wobble is an unsteady motion while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between wobble and writhe

is that wobble is to move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

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