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Crank
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manivela, virabrequim
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Exemplos
The crankshaft is a critical component in internal combustion engines, converting linear piston motion into rotational motion to drive the vehicle.
A árvore de manivelas é um componente crítico nos motores de combustão interna, convertendo o movimento linear do pistão em movimento rotacional para impulsionar o veículo.
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an unconventional person
Exemplos
She 's a lovable crank, always full of odd ideas.
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metanfetamina, crank
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangExemplos
The movie showed the characters struggling with crank abuse.
O filme mostrou os personagens lutando com o abuso de crank.
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a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Exemplos
The crank shouted at anyone who disagreed.
to crank
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to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
Exemplos
Crank the handle slowly to avoid jamming.
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to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank
Exemplos
The lever was cranked to adjust the assembly.
03
to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism
Exemplos
The workers cranked the machinery for stability.
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to start an engine or device by turning a crank
Exemplos
She cranked the boat engine for the river trip.
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to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path
Exemplos
The trail cranked through dense forest.
crank
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(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
Exemplos
Sailors adjusted the ballast to stabilize the crank boat.
Árvore Lexical
cranky
crank
