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Definition & Meaning of "crank"in English

Crank
01

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement 

crank definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
cranks
Examples
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism. 
02

an unconventional person 

crank definition and meaning
Examples
He's a charming crank with unusual hobbies. 
03

methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally 

Slang

What does "crank" mean in drug slang?

The term "crank" is an informal slang word for methamphetamine, typically referring to the powdered or crystalline stimulant drug. The structure is a long-standing colloquial nickname of uncertain origin. It is commonly used in drug-related slang and law enforcement contexts to refer to meth use, often in illicit or recreational settings.

Examples
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown. 
04

a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered 

Examples
Don't mind him; he's always been a crank. 
to crank
01

to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
crank
3rd person singular
cranks
Present participle
cranking
Past simple
cranked
Past participle
cranked
Examples
He cranked the winch to raise the sail. 
02

to bend, twist, or shape something into the form of a crank 

Examples
The metal rod was cranked to fit the machine. 
03

to fasten or secure using a crank mechanism 

Examples
The gate was cranked closed during the storm. 
04

to start an engine or device by turning a crank 

Examples
He cranked the motorbike to start the engine. 
05

to travel, move, or progress along a zigzag or winding path 

Examples
The river cranked through the valley. 
01

(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
crankest
Comparative
cranker
gradable
Examples
The small dinghy is crank and needs careful handling in strong winds. 
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