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Crank
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pihitan, ehe ng pihitan
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Mga Halimbawa
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
Ginamit ng engineer ang isang crank upang manu-manong i-adjust ang taas ng lifting mechanism.
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
Ang mekanismo ng crank sa makina ay nagbigay-daan sa tumpak na kontrol ng bilis ng pag-ikot.
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an unconventional person
Mga Halimbawa
He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
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metamphetamine, crank
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangMga Halimbawa
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
Bumili siya ng ilang crank mula sa isang dealer sa downtown.
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Ang ilang tao ay sumisinghot ng crank para manatiling gising at alerto.
04
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Mga Halimbawa
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
Mga Halimbawa
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
Mga Halimbawa
The metal rod was cranked to fit the machine.
Blacksmiths cranked the iron bars for the mechanism.
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to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism
Mga Halimbawa
The gate was cranked closed during the storm.
They cranked the winch to tighten the cable.
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to start an engine or device by turning a crank
Mga Halimbawa
He cranked the motorbike to start the engine.
The old generator had to be cranked manually.
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to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path
Mga Halimbawa
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
Mga Halimbawa
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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cranky
crank
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