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Bend vs Fond - What's the difference?

bend | fond |


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

is that bend is (obsolete) turn; purpose; inclination; ends while fond is (obsolete) to caress; to fondle.

As verbs the difference between bend and fond

is that bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means while fond is (obsolete) to have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

As nouns the difference between bend and fond

is that bend is a curve while fond is the background design in lace-making.

As an adjective fond is

(chiefly|with of) having a liking or affection (for).

Bend vs Assets - What's the difference?

bend | assets |


As nouns the difference between bend and assets

is that bend is a curve while assets is .

As a verb bend

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

Loophole vs Bend - What's the difference?

loophole | bend | Related terms |

Loophole is a related term of bend.


As nouns the difference between loophole and bend

is that loophole is a method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect while bend is a curve.

As verbs the difference between loophole and bend

is that loophole is (military) to prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers while bend is to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means .

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 .

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