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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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