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crank vs churl

churl vs crank

crank and churl both are nouns.

crank is an adjective but churl is not an adjective.

crank is a verb but churl is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crank Yes Yes Yes No
churl Yes No No No
As nouns, crank and churl are synonyms defined as:
  • crank and churl: a bad-tempered person
Other synonyms of crank include crosspatch, grouch, grump.
crank (noun) churl (noun)
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
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 bad-tempered person
a bad-tempered person a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
a whimsically eccentric person
crank (adjective) churl (adjective)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
crank (verb) churl (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 crank and churl

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