wrench vs box end wrench

box end wrench vs wrench

wrench and box end wrench both are nouns.

wrench is a verb but box end wrench is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wrench	Yes	No	Yes	No
box end wrench	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, box end wrench is a hyponym of wrench; that is, box end 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
box end wrench: a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head

Other hyponyms of wrench include adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench, Allen wrench, alligator 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)	box end wrench (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt	a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

wrench (verb)	box end 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 box end wrench

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