starter vs crank

crank vs starter

starter and crank both are nouns.

starter is not an adjective while crank is an adjective.

starter is not a verb while crank is a verb.

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

As nouns, starter and crank are synonyms defined as:

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

starter (noun)	crank (noun)
a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough	a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle	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
an electric motor for starting an engine	a bad-tempered person
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)	a whimsically eccentric person
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

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

starter (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 starter and crank

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