crank

/kɹˈæŋk/

/ˈkɹæŋk/

Crank

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

synonyms : starter

a whimsically eccentric person

synonyms : crackpot

an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

synonyms : chalk

methamphetamine hydrochloride

Methedrine

shabu

trash

a bad-tempered person

synonyms : churl

to crank

MAIN VERB

rotate with a crank

synonyms : crank up

bend into the shape of a crank

fasten with a crank

start by cranking

synonyms : crank up

travel along a zigzag path

synonyms : zigzag

crank

[ADJECTIVE]

(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

synonyms : cranky

tender

tippy

Examples

1. Some of the best nights we had when we were teenagers were spent just driving aimlessly, cranking the car stereo up to eleven.

2. Now crank the temperature up a bit.

3. The sauce cranks this already-tasty dish up a few notches.

4. The economy cranked back up.

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