Bear vs. Twink

Bear vs. Twink — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bear and Twink

Bearnoun

A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.

Twinkverb

To twinkle; sparkle

Bearnoun

(figuratively) A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.

Twinkverb

To wink

Bearnoun

(finance) An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.

Twinkverb

To engage in obnoxious or abusive behaviour in a multi-user dungeon or other roleplaying game, for example by griefing or by equipping a low-level character with advanced equipment from another player.

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Bearnoun

A state policeman short for smokey bear.

Twinknoun

One or more very small, short bursts of light.

Bearnoun

(slang) A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.

Twinknoun

A very short moment of time.

Bearnoun

(engineering) A portable punching machine.

Twinknoun

The chaffinch.

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Bearnoun

(nautical) A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.

Twinknoun

(gay slang) A young, attractive, slim male, usually having little body hair.

Bearnoun

(cartomancy) The fifteenth Lenormand card.

Twinknoun

A weak or effeminate man, whether gay or not.

Bearnoun

(colloquial) Something difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore.

That window can be a bear to open.

Twinknoun

A player in a multi-user dungeon or other roleplaying game who engages in obnoxious or abusive behaviour.

Bearverb

To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

to bear a railroad stockto bear the market

Twinknoun

(New Zealand) Correction fluid or correction tape.

Bearverb

(transitive) To support or sustain; to hold up.

This stone bears most of the weight.

Bearverb

(transitive) To carry something.

Bearverb

(transitive) To be equipped with (something).

the right to bear arms

Bearverb

(transitive) To wear or display.

The shield bore a red cross.

Bearverb

To declare as testimony.

The jury could see he was bearing false witness.

Bearverb

(ambitransitive) To put up with something.

I would never move to Texas—I can't bear heat.Please bear with me as I try to find the book you need.

Bearverb

(transitive) To give birth to someone or something may take the father of the direct object as an indirect object.

In Troy she becomes Paris’ wife, bearing him several children, all of whom die in infancy.

Bearverb

(ambitransitive) To produce or yield something, such as fruit or crops.

Bearverb

(intransitive) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).

The harbour bears north by northeast.By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.Great Falls bears north of Bozeman.We are bearing toward the north side of the island.

Bearverb

(intransitive) To veer slightly in one direction (left or right, usually at a fork in the road)

Bearverb

(intransitive) To suffer, as in carrying a burden.

Bearverb

(intransitive) To endure with patience; to be patient.

Bearverb

To press.

Bearverb

Of a weapon, to be aimed at an enemy or other target.

Bearverb

To take effect; to have influence or force; to be relevant.

to bring arguments to bearHow does this bear on the question?

Bearverb

(transitive) To have a certain meaning, intent, or effect.

Bearverb

To conduct; to bring (a person).

Bearverb

(transitive) To possess and use (power, etc.); to exercise.

Bearverb

(transitive) To possess mentally; to carry or hold in the mind; to entertain; to harbour.

Bearverb

To gain or win.

Bearverb

(transitive) To sustain, or be answerable for (blame, expense, responsibility, etc.).

Bearverb

(transitive) To carry on, or maintain; to have.

Bearverb

(transitive) To admit or be capable of (a meaning); to suffer or sustain without violence, injury, or change.

Bearverb

To behave or conduct (oneself).

Bearverb

(transitive) To afford; to be (something) to; to supply with.

Bearadjective

Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.

Bearnoun

massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

Bearnoun

an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price

Bearverb

have;

bear a resemblancebear a signature

Bearverb

give birth (to a newborn);

My wife had twins yesterday!

Bearverb

put up with something or somebody unpleasant;

I cannot bear his constant criticismThe new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarkshe learned to tolerate the heatShe stuck out two years in a miserable marriage

Bearverb

move while holding up or supporting;

Bear giftsbear a heavy loadbear newsbearing orders

Bearverb

bring forth,

The apple tree bore delicious apples this yearThe unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers

Bearverb

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;

I'll accept the chargesShe agreed to bear the responsibility

Bearverb

contain or hold; have within;

The jar carries wineThe canteen holds fresh waterThis can contains water

Bearverb

bring in;

interest-bearing accountsHow much does this savings certificate pay annually?

Bearverb

have on one's person;

He wore a red ribbonbear a scar

Bearverb

behave in a certain manner;

She carried herself wellhe bore himself with dignityThey conducted themselves well during these difficult times

Bearverb

have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;

She bears the title of DuchessHe held the governorship for almost a decade

Bearverb

support or hold in a certain manner;

She holds her head highHe carried himself upright

Bearverb

be pregnant with;

She is bearing his childThe are expecting another child in JanuaryI am carrying his child