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Simmer vs Tew - What's the difference?

simmer | tew |

As nouns the difference between simmer and tew

is that simmer is the state or process of simmering while tew is a rope or chain for towing a boat.

As verbs the difference between simmer and tew

is that simmer is to cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point while tew is to tow along, as a vessel.

simmer

English

Alternative forms

* simber (obsolete)

Noun

(-)
  • The state or process of simmering.
    • The kettle was kept on the simmer .

    Verb

  • To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
    • The soup simmered on the stove.
  • To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.
    • Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve.

    Synonyms

    * coddle

    Derived terms

    * simmer down

    Anagrams

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    tew

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete, UK, dialect) A rope or chain for towing a boat.
  • (obsolete, UK, dialect) A cord; a string.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To tow along, as a vessel.
    • (Drayton)
  • To prepare (leather, hemp, etc.) by beating or working; to taw.
  • (by extension) To beat; to scourge.
  • To pull about; to maul.
  • (UK, Scotland, obsolete, dialect) To tease; to vex.
  • To work hard; to strive.
    • (Webster 1913) ----