Crank
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クランク, クランクシャフト
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
例
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
エンジニアはクランクを使ってリフティング機構の高さを手動で調整しました。
02
an unconventional person
例
He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
03
メタンフェタミン, クランク
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
Slang例
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
彼はダウンタウンのディーラーからクランクを買った。
04
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
例
Do n't mind him; he 's always been a crank.
to crank
01
to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
例
He cranked the winch to raise the sail.
02
to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank
例
The metal rod was cranked to fit the machine.
03
to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism
例
The gate was cranked closed during the storm.
04
to start an engine or device by turning a crank
例
He cranked the motorbike to start the engine.
05
to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path
例
The river cranked through the valley.
crank
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(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
例
The small dinghy is crank and needs careful handling in strong winds.
