paleobiology |
archeology |
As nouns the difference between paleobiology and archeology
is that
paleobiology is the branch of biology or paleontology concerned with the study of fossils of plants and animals while
archeology is (chiefly|us).
centre |
dragon |
As a verb centre
is .
As a noun dragon is
(
mythical creature).
flouncy |
frilly |
As adjectives the difference between flouncy and frilly
is that
flouncy is gathered and pleated while
frilly is having frills; frilled.
butterfly |
butterball |
As nouns the difference between butterfly and butterball
is that
butterfly is a flying insect of the order
Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring while
butterball is a round lump of a coagulated fat used in cooking such as butter, margarine, or a spread.
As a verb butterfly
is to cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
blur |
confused |
As verbs the difference between blur and confused
is that
blur is to make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim while
confused is (
confuse).
As a noun blur
is a smear, smudge or blot.
As an adjective confused is
(
lb) unable to think clearly or understand.
screw |
blot |
As nouns the difference between screw and blot
is that
screw is a device that has a helical function while
blot is a norse pagan ritual sacrifice, now performed by the followers of asatru.
As a verb screw
is to connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
mechanization |
mechanism |
As nouns the difference between mechanization and mechanism
is that
mechanization is the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry while
mechanism is within a machine or machinery; any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
ni |
playa |
As nouns the difference between ni and playa
is that
ni is initialism of lang=en while
playa is a level spot temporarily covered with water which subsequently becomes dry by evaporation; an alkali flat or salt pan.
As an initialism NI
is northern Ireland.
As an abbreviation NI
is lower Saxony, a federal state of Germany.
duality |
philosophy |
As nouns the difference between duality and philosophy
is that
duality is a classification into two subclasses or opposed parts while
philosophy is (uncountable|originally) the love of wisdom.
As a verb philosophy is
to philosophize.
tuck |
trap |
As nouns the difference between tuck and trap
is that
tuck is an act of
tucking ; a pleat or fold or
tuck can be (archaic) a rapier, a sword or
tuck can be the beat of a drum or
tuck can be food, especially snack food while
trap is stair, step.
As a verb tuck
is (
lb) to pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
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