crank
crank
krænk
krānk
British pronunciation
/kɹˈæŋk/

Definice a význam slova „crank“ v angličtině

01

klika, kliková hřídel

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
crank definition and meaning
example
Příklady
The crankshaft is a critical component in internal combustion engines, converting linear piston motion into rotational motion to drive the vehicle.
Kliková hřídel je kritickou součástí spalovacích motorů, přeměňující lineární pohyb pístu na rotační pohyb pro pohon vozidla.
02

an unconventional person

crank definition and meaning
example
Příklady
She 's a lovable crank, always full of odd ideas.
03

metamfetamin, crank

methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangSlang
example
Příklady
The movie showed the characters struggling with crank abuse.
Film ukázal postavy zápasící se zneužíváním cranku.
04

a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered

example
Příklady
The crank shouted at anyone who disagreed.
to crank
01

to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle

example
Příklady
Crank the handle slowly to avoid jamming.
02

to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank

example
Příklady
The lever was cranked to adjust the assembly.
03

to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism

example
Příklady
The workers cranked the machinery for stability.
04

to start an engine or device by turning a crank

example
Příklady
She cranked the boat engine for the river trip.
05

to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path

example
Příklady
The trail cranked through dense forest.
01

(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail

example
Příklady
Sailors adjusted the ballast to stabilize the crank boat.
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