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Crank
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Kurbel, Kurbelwelle
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Beispiele
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
Der Ingenieur verwendete eine Kurbel, um die Höhe des Hebemechanismus manuell einzustellen.
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
Der Kurbelmechanismus in der Maschine ermöglichte eine präzise Steuerung der Drehzahl.
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an unconventional person
Beispiele
He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
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Methamphetamin, Crank
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangBeispiele
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
Er kaufte etwas Crank von einem Dealer in der Innenstadt.
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Manche Leute schnupfen Crank, um wach und aufmerksam zu bleiben.
04
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Beispiele
Do n't mind him; he 's always been a crank.
The crank complained about every minor inconvenience.
to crank
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to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
Beispiele
He cranked the winch to raise the sail.
She cranked the old car engine to start it.
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to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank
Beispiele
The metal rod was cranked to fit the machine.
Blacksmiths cranked the iron bars for the mechanism.
03
to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism
Beispiele
The gate was cranked closed during the storm.
They cranked the winch to tighten the cable.
04
to start an engine or device by turning a crank
Beispiele
He cranked the motorbike to start the engine.
The old generator had to be cranked manually.
05
to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path
Beispiele
The river cranked through the valley.
The road cranked through the hills.
crank
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(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
Beispiele
The small dinghy is crank and needs careful handling in strong winds.
Crank boats are more likely to capsize if not balanced properly.
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