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Crank
01
cigüeñal, manivela
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
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The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
El ingeniero usó una manivela para ajustar manualmente la altura del mecanismo de elevación.
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
El mecanismo de manivela en la máquina permitía un control preciso de la velocidad de rotación.
02
an unconventional person
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He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
03
metanfetamina, crank
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
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He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
Compró un poco de crank de un traficante en el centro.
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Algunas personas esnifan crank para mantenerse despiertos y alerta.
04
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
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Do n't mind him; he 's always been a crank.
The crank complained about every minor inconvenience.
to crank
01
to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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