franking |
postage |
As nouns the difference between franking and postage
is that
franking is device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced while
postage is the charge for posting an item.
As a verb franking
is .
hommage |
tribute |
As a noun hommage
is a homage, especially something in an artwork which has been done in respectful imitation of another artist.
As a verb tribute is
.
compression |
compassion |
As nouns the difference between compression and compassion
is that
compression is an increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction while
compassion is deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.
As a verb compassion is
to pity.
jellyfish |
cheese |
As nouns the difference between jellyfish and cheese
is that
jellyfish is (zoology) an almost transparent aquatic being; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance while
cheese is (uncountable) a dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk or
cheese can be (slang) wealth, fame, excellence, importance.
As a verb cheese is
to prepare curds for making cheese or
cheese can be (slang) to stop; to refrain from or
cheese can be (gaming|slang) to use an unsporting tactic; to repeatedly use an attack which is overpowered or difficult to counter.
As an interjection cheese is
(photography).
sideboard |
chest |
As nouns the difference between sideboard and chest
is that
sideboard is a piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food while
chest is a box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid or
chest can be debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.
As a verb chest is
to hit with one's chest (front of one's body).
decrypter |
tomato |
As a verb decrypter
is to attempt to decipher, decode or decrypt, while not knowing the secret, key or password used to encrypt the message, hard drive or signal.
As a noun tomato is
tomato.
immoral |
dishonorable |
As adjectives the difference between immoral and dishonorable
is that
immoral is not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law while
dishonorable is without honor, or causing dishonor.
yoke |
collar |
In nautical terms the difference between yoke and collar
is that
yoke is a fitting placed across the head of the rudder with a line attached at each end by which a boat may be steered. In modern use it is primarily found in sailing canoes and kayaks while
collar is an eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured.
As nouns the difference between yoke and collar
is that
yoke is a bar or frame of wood by which two oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together while
collar is anything that encircles the neck.
As verbs the difference between yoke and collar
is that
yoke is to link or to join while
collar is to grab or seize by the collar or neck.
deliver |
escape |
As verbs the difference between deliver and escape
is that
deliver is to set free while
escape is .
scavenge |
salvage |
In transitive terms the difference between scavenge and salvage
is that
scavenge is to expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle while
salvage is to make new or restore for the use of being saved.
As a noun salvage is
the rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation.
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