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Crank
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tay quay, trục khuỷu
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Các ví dụ
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
Kỹ sư đã sử dụng một tay quay để điều chỉnh chiều cao của cơ chế nâng một cách thủ công.
The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
Cơ chế tay quay trong máy cho phép kiểm soát chính xác tốc độ quay.
02
an unconventional person
Các ví dụ
He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
03
ma túy đá, crank
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangCác ví dụ
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
Anh ấy đã mua một ít crank từ một người buôn bán ở trung tâm thành phố.
Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
Một số người hít crank để tỉnh táo và cảnh giác.
04
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
The river cranked through the valley.
The road cranked through the hills.
crank
01
(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
Các ví dụ
The small dinghy is crank and needs careful handling in strong winds.
Crank boats are more likely to capsize if not balanced properly.
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