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Meaning ofcrankin English

crank

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Pluralcranks
Past Tensecranked
Participle Verbcranking
Third Person Singularcranks

Definitions

Adjective
1. unconventional; strange; odd
2. unconventional or eccentric; strange behavior
  The crank professor was known for his unorthodox teaching methods.
Noun
1. an odd person with unusual behavior
2. a mechanical part for rotation (in engines, etc.)
  The engine's crank was damaged during the accident.
3. a shaft in an engine (clipped term)
  The mechanic adjusted the crank to improve engine performance.
Verb
1. to turn using a rotating handle
  She had to crank the old machine to get it started.
2. to behave irritably; complain excessively
  He started to crank about the noise from the neighbors.

Compounds / Phrases

crankcase crankcases crankpins crankshaft crankshafts crankbaits crankbait