crank

Meanings

• noun

  A rotating component of a machine or engine, used to convert circular motion into linear motion.

  - "The crank converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into rotational motion in the engine."
  - "The mechanic replaced the damaged crank in the old engine."

• verb

  To twist or turn something, especially a handle or a steering wheel.

  - "Turn the crank to start the engine."
  - "Crank the handle of the well to draw up water."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹæŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cock , dick , crackpot , kook , odd duck , weirdo , infirm , crystal , crystal meth , glass , ice , meth , methamphetamines , methylamphetamine , speed , tina , tweak

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crank
hank , bank , spank

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Variants

List of all variants of crank that leads to same result
crank , crankish , cranks , cranked , cranking , cranker , crankest , crank out , cranked out , cranking out , cranks out

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Forms

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cranks, cranking, crankier, crankiest

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Etymology

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Old English cranc, probably related to cranghorn, a goad or spur.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crank' can also refer to a prank or a practical joke.

2. In the medical field, a crank handle is used to draw up a syringe or a plunger.

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Related Concepts

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1. connecting rod: A component that connects the crankshaft to the piston in an internal combustion engine.

2. crankshaft: A main component of an engine that transfers power from the pistons to the transmission.

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Culture

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The term 'crank' has been used figuratively to refer to an eccentric or unconventional person.

How to Memorize "crank"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gear or a handle turning or rotating to understand the meaning of crank.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word crank with the turning or rotating motion of a handle or a gear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'crank' as a component that converts circular motion into linear motion.

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