cranked

Meanings

• Verb

  To turn a handle or crank in order to operate a machine or mechanism.

  - "He cranked the handle to start the lawn mower."
  - "The old-fashioned drill required a lot of effort to crank it."

• Verb

  To twist or bend something forcefully.

  - "He cranked the metal rod to straighten it out."
  - "The tree limb was cranked down to fit in the truck bed."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cranked
ankle , hankle , rankle

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to turn' in Middle English, from the Old Norse word 'krankta,' meaning 'to twist or bend.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crank' can also be used as a derogatory term for someone who holds an extreme or irrational belief.

2. The word 'crank' is also used in the field of geology to describe a type of fault that causes the ground to crack and shift.

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Related Concepts

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1. machine: A mechanical device that transforms energy into motion or mechanical power.

2. mechanism: A self-contained system or component that performs a specific function.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cranked' has been used to describe characters who are obsessively focused on a particular idea or task, often to the point of madness.

How to Memorize "cranked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine turning a handle or crank to operate a machine or mechanism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cranked' with the idea of turning or twisting something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Crank it up' to remind yourself of the meaning.

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