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Push vs Cuff - What's the difference?

push | cuff | Related terms |

Push is a related term of cuff.


In lang=en terms the difference between push and cuff

is that push is to continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action while cuff is to fight; to scuffle; to box.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between push and cuff

is that push is (obsolete) to thrust the points of the horns against; to gore while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten.

As verbs the difference between push and cuff

is that push is (intransitive) to apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force while cuff is to furnish with cuffs or cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

As nouns the difference between push and cuff

is that push is a short, directed application of force; an act of pushing or push can be (obsolete|uk|dialect) a pustule; a pimple while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

Cuff vs Poke - What's the difference?

cuff | poke | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between cuff and poke

is that cuff is to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap while poke is to thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.

Cuff vs Knock - What's the difference?

cuff | knock | Related terms |

Cuff is a related term of knock.


As nouns the difference between cuff and knock

is that cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap while knock is an abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.

As verbs the difference between cuff and knock

is that cuff is to furnish with cuffs or cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap while knock is (dated) to rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

Cuff vs Swat - What's the difference?

cuff | swat | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between cuff and swat

is that cuff is to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap while swat is to beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

As an acronym SWAT is

special weapons and tactics. The area of expertise of police officers trained and equipped to neutralize armed or entrenched criminals.

As a proper noun Swat is

a valley and a district in NWFP administrative province of Pakistan.

Bang vs Cuff - What's the difference?

bang | cuff | Synonyms |

Bang is a synonym of cuff.


As a noun cuff is

(obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

As a verb cuff is

to furnish with cuffs or cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

Cuff vs Thump - What's the difference?

cuff | thump | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between cuff and thump

is that cuff is to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap while thump is to hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.

In intransitive terms the difference between cuff and thump

is that cuff is to fight; to scuffle; to box while thump is to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.

Smack vs Cuff - What's the difference?

smack | cuff | Related terms |

Smack is a related term of cuff.


As nouns the difference between smack and cuff

is that smack is a distinct flavor or smack can be a small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a or smack can be a sharp blow; a slap see also: spank while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

As verbs the difference between smack and cuff

is that smack is to indicate or suggest something or smack can be to slap someone, or to make a smacking sound while cuff is to furnish with cuffs or cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

As an adverb smack

is as if with a smack or slap.

Rap vs Cuff - What's the difference?

rap | cuff | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between rap and cuff

is that rap is to strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock while cuff is to fight; to scuffle; to box.

As an acronym RAP

is Recognized Air Picture.

Flight vs Cuff - What's the difference?

flight | cuff |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between flight and cuff

is that flight is (obsolete) fast, swift while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten.

As nouns the difference between flight and cuff

is that flight is the act of flying or flight can be the act of fleeing while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

As verbs the difference between flight and cuff

is that flight is (cricket|of a spin bowler) to throw the ball in such a way that it has more airtime and more spin than usual while cuff is to furnish with cuffs or cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

As an adjective flight

is (obsolete) fast, swift.

Flagellate vs Cuff - What's the difference?

flagellate | cuff | Related terms |

Flagellate is a related term of cuff.


As verbs the difference between flagellate and cuff

is that flagellate is to whip or scourge while cuff is to furnish with cuffs or cuff can be to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

As nouns the difference between flagellate and cuff

is that flagellate is (biology) any organism that has flagella while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

As an adjective flagellate

is resembling a whip.

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