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Twang vs Dwang - What's the difference?

twang | dwang |

As nouns the difference between twang and dwang

is that twang is the sound of a vibrating string, eg of a bow, or a musical instrument while dwang is (scotland|new zealand) a horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building.

As a verb twang

is to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.

twang

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The sound of a vibrating string, e.g. of a bow, or a musical instrument.
  • A technical term for a particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electrical guitars.
  • A trace of regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
  • A sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.

    • See also

    * brogue * drawl * lilt * lisp

    dwang

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Scotland, New Zealand) A horizontal timber (or steel) section used in the construction of a building.
  • A large metal crowbar.

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