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Crank
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manovella
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.
L'ingegnere ha utilizzato una manovella per regolare manualmente l'altezza del meccanismo di sollevamento.
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
Il meccanismo a manovella nella macchina permetteva un controllo preciso della velocità di rotazione.
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
SlangEsempi
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
Ha comprato un po' di crank da uno spacciatore in centro.
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Alcune persone sniffano crank per rimanere svegli e vigili.
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
The small dinghy is crank and needs careful handling in strong winds.
Crank boats are more likely to capsize if not balanced properly.
Albero Lessicale
cranky
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