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Crank
01
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
Examples
The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
02
an unconventional person
Examples
He 's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
03
methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
SlangExamples
He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
04
a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
Examples
Do n't mind him; he 's always been a crank.
to crank
01
to rotate, turn, or operate using a crank handle
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.
crank
01
(of a boat) tending to heel, tip, or lean over easily under sail
Examples
The small dinghy is crank and needs careful handling in strong winds.
Lexical Tree
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