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Flange vs Gasket - What's the difference?

flange | gasket |


As nouns the difference between flange and gasket

is that flange is an external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place while gasket is any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

As a verb flange

is to be bent into a flange.

Terrorist vs Truism - What's the difference?

terrorist | truism |


As nouns the difference between terrorist and truism

is that terrorist is terrorist while truism is a self-evident or obvious truth.

Valve vs Trim - What's the difference?

valve | trim |


In lang=en terms the difference between valve and trim

is that valve is to control (flow) by means of a valve while trim is to decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a christmas tree.

As nouns the difference between valve and trim

is that valve is a device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a pipe while trim is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As verbs the difference between valve and trim

is that valve is to control (flow) by means of a valve while trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part.

As an adjective trim is

physically fit.

As an adverb trim is

(nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Contend vs Recommends - What's the difference?

contend | recommends |


As verbs the difference between contend and recommends

is that contend is to strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight while recommends is (recommend).

Dog vs Understand - What's the difference?

dog | understand |


As verbs the difference between dog and understand

is that dog is to pursue with the intent to catch while understand is (lb) to be aware of the meaning of.

As a noun dog

is a mammal, canis lupus familiaris , that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.

Submittal vs Proposal - What's the difference?

submittal | proposal |


As nouns the difference between submittal and proposal

is that submittal is the act of submitting while proposal is that which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage.

Creation vs Intention - What's the difference?

creation | intention |


As nouns the difference between creation and intention

is that creation is creation while intention is a course of action that a person intends to follow.

Intentionally vs Conscientiously - What's the difference?

intentionally | conscientiously |


As adverbs the difference between intentionally and conscientiously

is that intentionally is in an intentional manner, on purpose while conscientiously is in a conscientious manner; attentively.

Journeyman vs Sojourner - What's the difference?

journeyman | sojourner |


As nouns the difference between journeyman and sojourner

is that journeyman is a tradesman who has served an apprenticeship and is employed by a master tradesman while sojourner is a person who resides temporarily in a place.

Shock vs Vexation - What's the difference?

shock | vexation |


As nouns the difference between shock and vexation

is that shock is sudden, heavy impact while vexation is the act of annoying, vexing, or irritating.

As a verb shock

is to cause to be emotionally shocked.

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