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Drawstring vs Tie - What's the difference?

drawstring | tie |


As nouns the difference between drawstring and tie

is that drawstring is a string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit) while tie is a knot; a fastening.

As a verb tie is

to twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

Chain vs Tie - What's the difference?

chain | tie |


In surveying terms the difference between chain and tie

is that chain is a long measuring tape while tie is a bearing and distance between a lot corner or point and a benchmark or iron off site.

In transitive terms the difference between chain and tie

is that chain is to measure a distance using a 66-foot long chain, as in land surveying while tie is to secure (something) by string or the like.

Layer vs Tie - What's the difference?

layer | tie |


As nouns the difference between layer and tie

is that layer is a single thickness of some material covering a surface while tie is key.

As a verb layer

is (ambitransitive) to cut or divide (something) into layers.

Thigh vs Tie - What's the difference?

thigh | tie |


As nouns the difference between thigh and tie

is that thigh is the upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee while tie is a knot; a fastening.

As a verb tie is

to twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

Tie vs Win - What's the difference?

tie | win | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between tie and win

is that tie is to unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation while win is a feat, an (extraordinary) achievement (opposite of a fail.

In transitive terms the difference between tie and win

is that tie is to secure (something) by string or the like while win is to cause a victory for someone.

Beam vs Tie - What's the difference?

beam | tie |


As nouns the difference between beam and tie

is that beam is any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use while tie is key.

As a verb beam

is (ambitransitive) to emit beams of light; shine; radiate.

Tie vs Gain - What's the difference?

tie | gain | Related terms |

Tie is a related term of gain.


As nouns the difference between tie and gain

is that tie is key while gain is the act of gaining or gain can be (architecture) a square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.

As a preposition gain is

(obsolete) against.

As an adjective gain is

(obsolete) straight, direct; near; short.

As an adverb gain is

(obsolete) straightly; quickly; by the nearest way or means.

As a verb gain is

to acquire possession of what one did not have before.

Ty vs Tie - What's the difference?

ty | tie |


As an abbreviation ty

is thank you.

As a proper noun Ty

is a short form of Tyrone, Tyler, Tyson, Tyron, and other male given names beginning with "Ty".

As a noun tie is

a knot; a fastening.

As a verb tie is

to twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.

Tie vs Restrain - What's the difference?

tie | restrain | Related terms |

Restrain is a synonym of tie.



In transitive terms the difference between tie and restrain

is that tie is to secure (something) by string or the like while restrain is   To restrict or limit.

As a noun tie

is a knot; a fastening.

Tie vs Oblige - What's the difference?

tie | oblige | Related terms |

Tie is a related term of oblige.


As a noun tie

is key.

As a verb oblige is

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