crank vs starter

starter vs crank

crank and starter both are nouns.

crank is an adjective but starter is not an adjective.

crank is a verb but starter is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crank	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
starter	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, crank and starter are synonyms defined as:

crank and starter: a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

crank (noun)	starter (noun)
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle	a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
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 hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
a bad-tempered person	an electric motor for starting an engine
a whimsically eccentric person	food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
	any new participant in some activity
	the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
	a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning

crank (adjective)	starter (adjective)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

crank (verb)	starter (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 starter

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