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Crank
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μανιβέλα, στροφαλοφόρος άξονας
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Παραδείγματα
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
Ο μηχανικός χρησιμοποίησε μια μανιβέλα για να ρυθμίσει χειροκίνητα το ύψος του μηχανισμού ανύψωσης.
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
Ο μηχανισμός μανιβέλας στο μηχάνημα επέτρεπε τον ακριβή έλεγχο της ταχύτητας περιστροφής.
02
an unconventional person
Παραδείγματα
He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
03
μεθαμφεταμίνη, κρανκ
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangΠαραδείγματα
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
Αγόρασε λίγο crank από έναν έμπορο στο κέντρο της πόλης.
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Μερικοί άνθρωποι εισπνέουν crank για να παραμείνουν ξύπνιοι και σε εγρήγορση.
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a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
He cranked the winch to raise the sail.
She cranked the old car engine to start it.
02
to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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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