crank
Plural
cranks
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a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
- The engineer used a crank to manually adjust the height of the lifting mechanism.
- The crank mechanism in the machine allowed for precise control of the rotational speed.
- Engineers designed a crank system to convert linear motion into rotational motion in the machinery.
- Regular maintenance checks ensure that the crank remains aligned and properly lubricated for optimal performance.
- The crankshaft is a critical component in internal combustion engines, converting linear piston motion into rotational motion to drive the vehicle.
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an unconventional person
- He's a charming crank with unusual hobbies.
- The inventor was a crank who loved peculiar experiments.
- Artists often appear as cranks to outsiders.
- That crank built his house entirely out of recycled materials.
- She's a lovable crank, always full of odd ideas.
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methamphetamine, typically in powdered or crystalline form, often used recreationally
- He bought some crank from a dealer downtown.
- Some people snort crank to stay awake and alert.
- She warned him about the dangers of crank addiction.
- Police found crank hidden in a backpack during the raid.
- The movie showed the characters struggling with crank abuse.
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a person who is easily irritated or bad-tempered
- Don't mind him; he's always been a crank.
- The crank complained about every minor inconvenience.
- She avoided working with that crank in the office.
- He's a crank in the mornings until he drinks coffee.
- The crank shouted at anyone who disagreed.
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