crank
Definition
- n. a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
- v. start by cranking
- v. rotate with a crank
- v. fasten with a crank
Word forms
- Present participle
- cranking
- Past tense
- cranked
- Past participle
- cranked
- Third person singular
- cranks
Example sentences
a.
He has been very cranky lately, snapping at everyone for no reason.
n.
The inventor had a crank idea for a new type of bicycle.
vt.
She had to crank the handle to start the old machine.
vi.
He began to crank the lever, trying to get the engine running.