wrench vs socket wrench

socket wrench vs wrench

wrench and socket wrench both are nouns.

wrench is a verb but socket wrench is not a verb.

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

As nouns, socket wrench is a hyponym of wrench; that is, socket 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
socket wrench: a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted

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, open-end wrench, tappet wrench, pin wrench, screw key, sparkplug wrench, tap wrench, torque wrench, Allen key, hex key, Inbus key, Inbus wrench, Unbrako key, Unbrako wrench, zeta key, zeta wrench.

wrench (noun)	socket wrench (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt	a wrench with a handle onto which sockets of different sizes can be fitted
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

wrench (verb)	socket 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 socket wrench

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