1. crank

noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle.

Rhymes with Crank

• unitedbank
• quarteurlanc
• kredietbank
• montblanc
• interbank
• antitank
• nonbank
• leblanc
• lablanc
• deblanc
• mbank
• albank
• swank
• stanke
• stank
• stahnke
• spank
• shrank
• schrank
• prank
• plank
• planck
• franke
• frank
• francke
• franck
• franc
• flank
• drank
• clank

How do you pronounce crank?

Pronounce crank as kræŋk.

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Sentences with crank

1. Noun, singular or mass
Turn the crank clockwise on the grandfather clock, if it has a crank.

2. Verb, base form
It would be wonderful to crank up the furnace during those cold winter nights.

3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
You crank it up with a pull start.

Quotes about crank

1. A person with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.
- Mark Twain

2. I am an enthusiast, but not a crank in the sense that I have some pet theories as to the proper construction of a flying machine. I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then, if possible, add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain final success.
- Wilbur Wright

2. crank

verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] bend into the shape of a crank.

3. crank

noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] 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.

4. crank

noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] a whimsically eccentric person.

5. crank

verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] travel along a zigzag path.

6. crank

adjective. ['ˈkræŋk'] (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail.

7. crank

noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] a bad-tempered person.

8. crank

verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] rotate with a crank.

9. crank

verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] start by cranking.

10. crank

verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] fasten with a crank.