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Strike vs Cuff - What's the difference?

strike | cuff | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between strike and cuff

is that strike is to create an impression while cuff is to hit, as a reproach, particularly with the open palm to the head; to slap.

In intransitive terms the difference between strike and cuff

is that strike is to become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters while cuff is to fight; to scuffle; to box.

In obsolete terms the difference between strike and cuff

is that strike is the extortion of money, or the attempt to extort money, by threat of injury; blackmail while cuff is glove; mitten.

As verbs the difference between strike and cuff

is that strike is to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate while cuff is to furnish with cuffs.

As nouns the difference between strike and cuff

is that strike is a status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught while cuff is glove; mitten.

Clap vs Cuff - What's the difference?

clap | cuff | Synonyms |


As nouns the difference between clap and cuff

is that clap is the act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together while cuff is glove; mitten.

As verbs the difference between clap and cuff

is that clap is to strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound while cuff is to furnish with cuffs.

Clout vs Cuff - What's the difference?

clout | cuff | Related terms |

Clout is a related term of cuff.


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

is that clout is (obsolete) a piece; a fragment while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten.

As nouns the difference between clout and cuff

is that clout is influence or effectiveness, especially political 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 clout and cuff

is that clout is to hit, especially with the fist 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.

Cuff vs Thumping - What's the difference?

cuff | thumping | Related terms |

Cuff is a related term of thumping.


As nouns the difference between cuff and thumping

is that cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap while thumping is a dull, heavy sound.

As verbs the difference between cuff and thumping

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 thumping is .

As an adjective thumping is

(informal) exceptional in some degree.

Cuff vs Huff - What's the difference?

cuff | huff |


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.

As a proper noun huff is

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Puff vs Cuff - What's the difference?

puff | cuff |


As nouns the difference between puff and cuff

is that puff is (colloquial) brothel, bordello while 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.

Guff vs Cuff - What's the difference?

guff | cuff |


As nouns the difference between guff and cuff

is that guff is (informal) nonsensical talk or thinking 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 guff and cuff

is that guff is (slang) to break wind 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.

Cuff vs Ruff - What's the difference?

cuff | ruff |


In obsolete terms the difference between cuff and ruff

is that cuff is glove; mitten while ruff is wanton or tumultuous procedure or conduct.

As an adjective ruff is

an alternative spelling of lang=en.

As an interjection ruff is

the bark of a dog; woof.

Cuff vs Muff - What's the difference?

cuff | muff |


As nouns the difference between cuff and muff

is that cuff is glove; mitten while muff is a piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.

As verbs the difference between cuff and muff

is that cuff is to furnish with cuffs while muff is to drop or mishandle (the ball, a catch etc.); to play badly.

Scuff vs Cuff - What's the difference?

scuff | cuff |


As verbs the difference between scuff and cuff

is that scuff is to mishit (a shot on a ball) due to poor contact with the ball 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 scuff and cuff

is that scuff is the back part of the neck; the scruff while cuff is (obsolete) glove; mitten or cuff can be a blow, especially with the open hand; a box; a slap.

As an adjective scuff

is caused by scraping, usually with one's feet.

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