crank

[US]/kræŋk/
[UK]/kræŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a handle that is turned to operate a mechanism
adj. easily irritated or annoyed
vt. to fit with a crank

Phrases & Collocations

crankshaft

cranky behavior

crank shaft

crank mechanism

crank angle

crank out

crank up

crank pin

crank arm

crank pulley

crank case

hand crank

crank gear

Example Sentences

she had a crank on the line.

crank shaft impulse neutralizer

a crank letter; a crank phone call.

the volume is cranked up a notch.

he's been cranking up on smack.

The propeller will windmill and crank the engine.

He was called a crank at first.

cranks up the sound on the stereo.

It’s time to crank up the air conditioning.

an army of researchers cranked out worthy studies.

The river flows cranking into the village.

The cranker-worms upon the passers-by,

cranks out memo after memo.

cranked up a massive publicity campaign.

My car's so old that I have to crank it up on cold mornings.

Set the spaetzle maker over the pot.Scoop the batter in and crank the handle to have the button-shaped spaetzle fall into the boiling water.

The crank and connecting rod mechanism (CCRM) is often used in automatization machineries.It can transform circumrotation movement into to-and-fro beeline movement.

Abstract Objective: To investigate the reliability of an one-arm crank ergometry protocol used for exercise test for patients with hemiplegia.

Real-world Examples

Abu Raja grabbed the receiver and turned the crank forcefully.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

The crank shaft rotates, the crank shaft goes to the transmission.

Source: Connection Magazine

We offer like cycling experiences with bikes that you crank with your arms.

Source: Lonely Planet Travel Guide

I thought you said all I had to do was turn the crank.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Well of course, we should then crank up the number of layers some more!

Source: Two-Minute Paper

I turned and ran for my life while Osa cranked away with a will.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

He placed the little hand mill on the table, and began to turn the crank.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

So remember -- a crank a day is not nearly enough.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

Cranking up the heat must have dried it up and shrunk it!

Source: Modern Family Season 6

And crank up the thermostatall the way.

Source: Ugly Betty Season 1

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