crank¹ /krangk/

1. An arm on a shaft for communicating motion to or from the shaft (machinery)
2. A handle on this principle for starting a motor (also crankˈhandle or starting handle)
3. A person of eccentric or faddy habits and tastes (derogatory)
4. An irascible person (N American)
5. A whim

To turn (with) a crank (often with up)

1. To turn (a shaft) using a crank
2. To start (a motor) with a crank

crankˈily adverb

crankˈiness noun

crankˈy adjective (crankˈier; crankˈiest)

1. Eccentric, faddy and full of whims (derogatory)
2. Crabbed, ill-tempered (N American)
3. Shaky, unsteady (informal)

crankˈcase noun

A box-like casing for the crankshaft and connecting rods of some types of reciprocating-engine

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