Difference between Twist and Pull

What is the difference between Twist and Pull?

Twist as a verb is to turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. while Pull as a verb is to apply a force to (an object) such that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

Twist

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force. To join together by twining one part around another. To turn a knob etc. To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating. To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A twisting force Anything twisted, or the act of twisting; the degree of stress or strain when twisted. A type of thread or cotton traditionally used for buttonholes. A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc. A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc. A distortion to the meaning of a word or passage. An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc. A type of dance characterised by rotating one's hips. A rotation of the body when diving. A sprain, especially to the ankle.

Example sentence: A judge may never subvert the law or twist it in any way to match the judge's convictions.

Pull

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To apply a force to (an object) such that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.to remove (something), especially from public circulation or availabilityto do or performTo retrieve or generate for use.To apply a force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force.To succeed in finding a person with whom to have sex or to make out with somebody which is not in a relationship with you, eg "I pulled tonight!" - meaning the person made out.Initiate combat with an enemy character in an online game.To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of pulling (applying force).An attractive force which causes motion towards the sourceAny device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope.influence, especially as a means of gaining advantageAppeal or attraction or (as of a movie star)The situation where a client sends out a request for data from a server, as in server pull, pull technology.

Example sentence: The best marriages are the ones where we can go out in the world and really put ourselves out there. A lot of times we'll fail, and sometimes we'll pull it off. But good marriages are when you can go home and know that your vulnerability will be honored as courage, and that you'll find support.

We hope you now know whether to use Twist or Pull in your sentence.

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