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Scout vs Ferret - What's the difference?

scout | ferret |


In lang=en terms the difference between scout and ferret

is that scout is a swift sailing boat while ferret is a tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.

As nouns the difference between scout and ferret

is that scout is a person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground while ferret is an often domesticated mammal rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

As verbs the difference between scout and ferret

is that scout is to explore a wide terrain, as on a search; to reconnoiter while ferret is to hunt game with ferrets.

As a proper noun Scout

is A nickname, used for both genders.

Scowl vs Pout - What's the difference?

scowl | pout |


In intransitive terms the difference between scowl and pout

is that scowl is to look at or repel with a scowl or a frown while pout is to be or pretend to be ill-tempered; to sulk.

In transitive terms the difference between scowl and pout

is that scowl is to express by a scowl while pout is to say while pouting.

Scrap vs Dispose - What's the difference?

scrap | dispose |

Dispose is a synonym of scrap.



As verbs the difference between scrap and dispose

is that scrap is to discard while dispose is to eliminate or to get rid of something.

As a noun scrap

is a (small) piece; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.

Scrap vs Slice - What's the difference?

scrap | slice |


In lang=en terms the difference between scrap and slice

is that scrap is to make into scrap while slice is to clear (eg a fire, or the grate bars of a furnace) by means of a slice bar .

As nouns the difference between scrap and slice

is that scrap is a (small) piece; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion or scrap can be a fight, tussle, skirmish while slice is that which is thin and broad.

As verbs the difference between scrap and slice

is that scrap is to discard or scrap can be to fight while slice is to cut into slices.

Scrape vs Grind - What's the difference?

scrape | grind |


As verbs the difference between scrape and grind

is that scrape is to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure while grind is to reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

As nouns the difference between scrape and grind

is that scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch) while grind is the act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.

Scrapped vs Bruised - What's the difference?

scrapped | bruised |


As verbs the difference between scrapped and bruised

is that scrapped is past tense of scrap while bruised is past tense of bruise.

Scratch vs Shred - What's the difference?

scratch | shred |


As verbs the difference between scratch and shred

is that scratch is to rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc while shred is to cut or tear into narrow and long pieces or strips.

As nouns the difference between scratch and shred

is that scratch is (lb) a disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching while shred is a long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip.

As an adjective scratch

is for or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc work.

Scratchy vs Raspy - What's the difference?

scratchy | raspy |


As adjectives the difference between scratchy and raspy

is that scratchy is characterized by es while raspy is (of sound) rough, raw, especially used to describe vocal quality.

Screech vs Squawk - What's the difference?

screech | squawk |


As nouns the difference between screech and squawk

is that screech is a high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface while squawk is a shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call.

As verbs the difference between screech and squawk

is that screech is to make such a sound while squawk is to make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

Screeched vs Shrieked - What's the difference?

screeched | shrieked |


As verbs the difference between screeched and shrieked

is that screeched is (screech) while shrieked is (shriek).

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