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twist

Opening vs Twist - What's the difference?

opening | twist | Related terms |

Opening is a related term of twist.


As nouns the difference between opening and twist

is that opening is an act or instance of making or becoming open while twist is twist.

As a verb opening

is .

As an adjective opening

is (cricket).

Twist vs Sinuosity - What's the difference?

twist | sinuosity | Related terms |

Twist is a related term of sinuosity.


As nouns the difference between twist and sinuosity

is that twist is twist while sinuosity is the property of being sinuous.

Twist vs Writh - What's the difference?

twist | writh |


As a noun twist

is twist.

As a verb writh is

.

Twist vs Thrust - What's the difference?

twist | thrust | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between twist and thrust

is that twist is to coax while thrust is to push or drive with force; to shove.

In intransitive terms the difference between twist and thrust

is that twist is to dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips) while thrust is to enter by pushing; to squeeze in.

As nouns the difference between twist and thrust

is that twist is a twisting force while thrust is an attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

As verbs the difference between twist and thrust

is that twist is to turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force while thrust is to make advance with force.

Jerk vs Twist - What's the difference?

jerk | twist | Synonyms |


In obsolete terms the difference between jerk and twist

is that jerk is to flout with contempt while twist is a roll of twisted dough, baked.

In intransitive terms the difference between jerk and twist

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement while twist is to dance the twist (a type of dance characterised by twisting one's hips).

In transitive terms the difference between jerk and twist

is that jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while twist is to coax.

Arch vs Twist - What's the difference?

arch | twist | Related terms |

Arch is a related term of twist.


As nouns the difference between arch and twist

is that arch is (senseid)an inverted u shape or arch can be (obsolete) a chief while twist is twist.

As a verb arch

is to form into an arch shape.

As an adjective arch

is (senseid) knowing, clever, mischievous.

Twist vs Quiver - What's the difference?

twist | quiver | Related terms |

Twist is a related term of quiver.


As nouns the difference between twist and quiver

is that twist is twist while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

As a verb quiver is

to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

Twist vs Fancy - What's the difference?

twist | fancy | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between twist and fancy

is that twist is a roll of twisted dough, baked while fancy is extravagant; above real value.

In lang=en terms the difference between twist and fancy

is that twist is a girl, a woman while fancy is to imagine, suppose.

As nouns the difference between twist and fancy

is that twist is a twisting force while fancy is the imagination.

As verbs the difference between twist and fancy

is that twist is to turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force while fancy is to appreciate without jealousy or greed.

As an adjective fancy is

decorative.

Loop vs Twist - What's the difference?

loop | twist | Related terms |

Loop is a related term of twist.


As nouns the difference between loop and twist

is that loop is a length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening while twist is twist.

As a verb loop

is to form something into a loop.

Twist vs Warped - What's the difference?

twist | warped |


As a noun twist

is twist.

As an adjective warped is

distorted by warping; twisted out of shape.

As a verb warped is

(warp).

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