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1. crank
noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle.
Synonyms
- starter
- crank handle
- starting handle
Antonyms
- decelerate
- black
- heat
- uncover
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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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.
Synonyms
- twist
- deform
- flex
- turn
Antonyms
- ride
- follow
- fall
- ascend
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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.
Synonyms
- chicken feed
- Methedrine
- chalk
- ice
- amphetamine
- meth
- shabu
- upper
- methamphetamine hydrochloride
- trash
- controlled substance
- deoxyephedrine
- methamphetamine
- pep pill
- glass
Antonyms
- inferior
- side
- bottom
- flatter
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. crank
noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] a whimsically eccentric person.
Synonyms
- eccentric person
- flake
- geek
- oddball
- crackpot
- screwball
- fruitcake
- nut case
- eccentric
Antonyms
- stay
- cheer
- spread
- practical
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. crank
verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] travel along a zigzag path.
Synonyms
- zigzag
- go
- turn
- locomote
- travel
Antonyms
- raise
- pull
- unwind
- arrange
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. crank
adjective. ['ˈkræŋk'] (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail.
Synonyms
- cranky
- tippy
- tender
Antonyms
- linger
- slow
- fast
- deceleration
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. crank
noun. ['ˈkræŋk'] a bad-tempered person.
Synonyms
- crabby person
- grouch
- crab
- hothead
- churl
- crosspatch
- unpleasant person
- disagreeable person
- misanthrope
- fire-eater
- misanthropist
Antonyms
- juvenile
- concentric
- descend
- recede
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. crank
verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] rotate with a crank.
Synonyms
- rotate
- circumvolve
Antonyms
- rush
- converge
- enter
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. crank
verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] start by cranking.
Synonyms
- start
- start up
Antonyms
- hop out
- stand still
- push
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. crank
verb. ['ˈkræŋk'] fasten with a crank.
Synonyms
- fix
- fasten
Antonyms
- go
- rise
- precede
Etymology
- cranc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))