wrench vs open-end wrench

open-end wrench vs wrench

wrench and open-end wrench both are nouns.

wrench is a verb but open-end wrench is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wrench	Yes	No	Yes	No
open-end wrench	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, open-end wrench is a hyponym of wrench; that is, open-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
open-end wrench: a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)

Other hyponyms of wrench include adjustable spanner, adjustable wrench, Allen wrench, alligator wrench, box end wrench, box wrench, brace wrench, bulldog wrench, carriage wrench, dog wrench, hook spanner, hook wrench, lug 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)	open-end wrench (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt	a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

wrench (verb)	open-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 open-end wrench

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