crank vs upper

crank and upper both are nouns.

crank and upper both are adjectives.

crank is a verb but upper is not a verb.

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

As nouns, upper is a hypernym of crank; that is, upper is a word with a broader meaning than crank:

crank: 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
upper: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

Other hypernyms of crank include amphetamine, pep pill, speed, controlled substance.

crank (noun)	upper (noun)
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle	piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot
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 central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
a bad-tempered person	the higher of two berths
a whimsically eccentric person

crank (adjective)	upper (adjective)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail	the topmost one of two; upper
	higher in place or position
	superior in rank or accomplishment

crank (verb)	upper (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 upper

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