crank
crank
krænk
крэнк
British pronunciation
/kɹˈæŋk/

Визначення та значення слова «crank» англійською мовою

01

кривошип, колінчастий вал

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
crank definition and meaning
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The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
Механізм кривошипа у машині забезпечував точний контроль швидкості обертання.
02

an unconventional person

crank definition and meaning
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The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
03

метамфетамін, кренк

methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
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Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Деякі люди нюхають кренк, щоб залишатися бадьорими та пильними.
04

a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered

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The crank complained about every minor inconvenience.
01

to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle

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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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Blacksmiths cranked the iron bars for the mechanism.
03

to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism

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They cranked the winch to tighten the cable.
04

to start an engine or device by turning a crank

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The old generator had to be cranked manually.
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to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path

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The road cranked through the hills.
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(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail

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Crank boats are more likely to capsize if not balanced properly.
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