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stretcher vs gurney

gurney vs stretcher

stretcher and gurney both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretcher Yes No No No
gurney Yes No No No
As nouns, gurney is a hyponym of stretcher; that is, gurney is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stretcher:
  • stretcher: a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles
  • gurney: a metal stretcher with wheels
stretcher (noun) gurney (noun)
a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles a metal stretcher with wheels
a stone that forms the top of wall or building
a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it
a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
Difference between stretcher and gurney

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