cranking

[US]/[ˈkræn.kɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈkræŋ.kɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of operating a machine by turning a handle or crank.
v.To operate a machine by turning a handle or crank.; To work very hard or intensely.; To produce something at a high rate.
adj.Relating to or involving the use of a crank.

Phrases & Collocations

cranking engine

cranking handle

cranking up

cranked out

cranking phone

cranking volume

cranking ideas

cranking along

cranked shaft

cranking system

Example Sentences

we're cranking out widgets at a rate of 50 per hour.

the band was cranking up the volume for the finale.

he's been cranking on this project for weeks.

the engine started cranking after a few tries.

they're cranking out new features every month.

the old generator was cranking steadily through the night.

she's cranking up the pressure to finish the deal.

the film crew was cranking away under the hot sun.

he's cranking out a new album next year.

the team is cranking into high gear for the competition.

the music was so loud, they were cranking it up.

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