crank (Meaning)
crank (n)
a bad-tempered person
a whimsically eccentric person
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
crank (v)
travel along a zigzag path
start by cranking
rotate with a crank
fasten with a crank
bend into the shape of a crank
crank (s)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
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crank Sentence Examples
- With a mighty crank of the handle, she started the old lawnmower sputtering to life.
- The worn-out door hinge let out a loud creak with every crank as she tried to open it.
- The mechanic tightened the loose crank on the bicycle, ensuring a smooth ride.
- He adjusted the radio dial, cranking up the volume to hear the news report better.
- Frustrated, she cranked her neck around, searching for the source of the noise.
- The artist used a hand crank to operate his antique music box, filling the room with a nostalgic melody.
- The enthusiastic crowd cranked up the cheers as their team scored the winning goal.
- She took a deep breath and cranked out a few push-ups, determined to improve her fitness.
- The recipe called for a cup of buttermilk, but she substituted it with plain yogurt cranked through a blender.
- The old man sat on the porch, his weathered hands idly cranking a rocking chair back and forth.
FAQs About the word crank
a bad-tempered person, a whimsically eccentric person, an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used a
proud,triumphant, ecstatic, glorying, prideful, exulting, crowing, jubilant,arrogant, rejoicing
depressed, disconsolate, depressed,defeated, dispirited, defeated, disconsolate, downcast, dejected, dispirited
With a mighty crank of the handle, she started the old lawnmower sputtering to life.
The worn-out door hinge let out a loud creak with every crank as she tried to open it.
The mechanic tightened the loose crank on the bicycle, ensuring a smooth ride.
He adjusted the radio dial, cranking up the volume to hear the news report better.
