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Plural for a part of an axle or shaft bent out at right angles, for converting reciprocal to circular motion and vice versa
“The connecting rods connected directly to a crank on the rear axle.”
Plural for an eccentric or odd person
“Opinions on the late doctor are divided between those who believe he was a bizarre crank and those who think of him as a pioneer.”
Plural for one who is obsessed with a particular subject
“His teacher believed he was a little bit lacking in the upper story, but a real crank for figures.”
Plural for someone who complains, typically incessantly and irritatingly
“Anyone less conspicuously erudite would no doubt be dismissed as an insufferable crank.”
Plural for a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
Plural for crystal form of amphetamine-based drugs
Plural for a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Plural for a large, tall machine used for lifting or moving heavy objects
Plural for an eccentric, extremist or crank
Plural for the drug methamphetamine hydrochloride
Plural for the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled
To activate or start, such as by turning a crankshaft
“So when you awake to crank your engine on that early winter morning, expect your tires to be frozen to the ground.”
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