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churl vs crank

crank vs churl

churl and crank both are nouns.

churl is not an adjective while crank is an adjective.

churl is not a verb while crank is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
churl Yes No No No
crank Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, churl and crank are synonyms defined as:
  • churl and crank: a bad-tempered person
Other synonyms of churl include crosspatch, grouch, grump.
churl (noun) crank (noun)
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
a bad-tempered person an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend a bad-tempered person
a whimsically eccentric person
churl (adjective) crank (adjective)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
churl (verb) crank (verb)
rotate with a crank
bend into the shape of a crank
fasten with a crank
start by cranking
travel along a zigzag path
Difference between churl and crank

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