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crank
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- pronunciation:
- kraengk
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- crank out
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever.
The machine has a crank that you turn to make the ice cream. |
definition 2: |
(informal) a person who has odd ideas or interests.
The crank spent all weekend in his garage building a television combined with a refrigerator.- similar words:
- eccentric
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definition 3: |
(informal) a person who is always grouchy or in a bad mood.
- similar words:
- grouch
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related words: |
character |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
cranks, cranking, cranked |
definition: |
to turn by using of a crank, or start by using a crank or other device.
Tim cranked the lid open.Her grandfather cranked the old car until it started. |
related words: |
turn, wind |
phrase: |
crank out |
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