wrench vs alligator wrench

alligator wrench vs wrench

wrench and alligator wrench both are nouns.

wrench is a verb but alligator wrench is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wrench	Yes	No	Yes	No
alligator wrench	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, alligator wrench is a hyponym of wrench; that is, alligator wrench is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wrench:

wrench: a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
alligator wrench: a wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator)

Other hyponyms of wrench include adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench, Allen wrench, box end wrench, box wrench, brace wrench, bulldog wrench, carriage wrench, dog wrench, hook spanner, hook wrench, lug wrench, open-end wrench, tappet wrench, pin wrench, screw key, socket wrench, sparkplug wrench, tap wrench, torque wrench, Allen key, hex key, Inbus key, Inbus wrench, Unbrako key, Unbrako wrench, zeta key, zeta wrench.

wrench (noun)	alligator wrench (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt	a wrench with a v-shaped jaw and serrations on one side (resembles the open jaws of an alligator)
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

wrench (verb)	alligator wrench (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
make a sudden twisting motion

Difference between wrench and alligator wrench

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