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Distort vs Bend - What's the difference?

distort | bend |


In lang=en terms the difference between distort and bend

is that distort is to give a false or misleading account of while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between distort and bend

is that distort is (obsolete) distorted; misshapen while bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends.

As verbs the difference between distort and bend

is that distort is to bring something out of shape while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

As an adjective distort

is (obsolete) distorted; misshapen.

As a noun bend is

a curve.

Bend vs Reducer - What's the difference?

bend | reducer |


As nouns the difference between bend and reducer

is that bend is a curve while reducer is something that reduces.

As a verb bend

is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Bend vs Level - What's the difference?

bend | level | Related terms |

Bend is a related term of level.


As nouns the difference between bend and level

is that bend is a curve while level is leaf (part of a plant).

As a verb bend

is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Collar vs Bend - What's the difference?

collar | bend | Related terms |

Collar is a related term of bend.


In lang=en terms the difference between collar and bend

is that collar is to roll up (beef or other meat) and bind it with string preparatory to cooking while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

As nouns the difference between collar and bend

is that collar is anything that encircles the neck while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between collar and bend

is that collar is to grab or seize by the collar or neck while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

Bend vs Bends - What's the difference?

bend | bends |


In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between bend and bends

is that bend is (nautical) any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines while bends is (bend).

As nouns the difference between bend and bends

is that bend is a curve while bends is .

Bend vs Twisting - What's the difference?

bend | twisting |


As verbs the difference between bend and twisting

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while twisting is .

As nouns the difference between bend and twisting

is that bend is a curve while twisting is .

As an adjective twisting is

having many twists.

Round vs Bend - What's the difference?

round | bend |


In lang=en terms the difference between round and bend

is that round is to go round, pass, go past while bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.

As nouns the difference between round and bend

is that round is a circular or spherical object or part of an object or round can be (archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) a whisper; whispering while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between round and bend

is that round is to shape something into a curve or round can be (intransitive|archaic|or|dialectal|northern england|scotland) to speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

As an adjective round

is (label) shape.

As a preposition round

is alternative form of around.

As an adverb round

is .

Decline vs Bend - What's the difference?

decline | bend |


As verbs the difference between decline and bend

is that decline is while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

As an adjective decline

is declined.

As a noun bend is

a curve.

Bend vs Transmute - What's the difference?

bend | transmute |


In transitive terms the difference between bend and transmute

is that bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary while transmute is to change, transform or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.

In intransitive terms the difference between bend and transmute

is that bend is to apply oneself to a task or purpose while transmute is to change, transform or convert to another, or from one state or form to another.

As a noun bend

is a curve.

Bend vs Ban - What's the difference?

bend | ban |


In transitive terms the difference between bend and ban

is that bend is to adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary while ban is to prohibit; interdict; proscribe; forbid or block from participation.

In intransitive terms the difference between bend and ban

is that bend is to apply oneself to a task or purpose while ban is to curse; utter curses or maledictions.

In obsolete terms the difference between bend and ban

is that bend is turn; purpose; inclination; ends while ban is a curse or anathema.

As an initialism BAN is

british Approved Name.

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