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Crank
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hajtókar, tengelykar
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Példák
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
A gépen belüli karmechanizmus lehetővé tette a forgási sebesség pontos szabályozását.
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an unconventional person
Példák
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
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metamfetamin, crank
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangPéldák
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Néhány ember crank-ot szippant, hogy éber és figyelmes maradjon.
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a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Példák
The crank complained about every minor inconvenience.
to crank
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to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
Példák
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
Példák
Blacksmiths cranked the iron bars for the mechanism.
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to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism
Példák
They cranked the winch to tighten the cable.
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to start an engine or device by turning a crank
Példák
The old generator had to be cranked manually.
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to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path
Példák
The road cranked through the hills.
crank
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(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
Példák
Crank boats are more likely to capsize if not balanced properly.
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cranky
crank
