Synonyms for

Crank

Verb / kræŋk / Another word for crank — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a part of an axle or shaft bent out at right angles, for converting reciprocal to circular motion or vice versa

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Common collocations

  • crank handle
  • crank up
  • crank out
  • crank shaft
  • crank call
  • crank pulley
  • crank lever

Word family

noun crank
verb crank
adjective cranky

Usage note

As a noun, 'crank' often refers to a person with peculiar or obsessive ideas. As a verb, it means to operate something by turning a crank or to produce something, often in a mechanical or repetitive way.

Example sentences

  1. He used a crank to open the window.
  2. Grandpa had to turn the crank to start the old car.
  3. The machine wouldn't work without the crank.
  4. The bicycle crank was bent and needed to be replaced.
  5. The old-fashioned music box had a crank on the side.

Quotes

  • I don't want to be a crank. I just want to live without all this noise.
  • I'm not a cranky old man. I just have a violent reaction to stupid people.
  • I'm a cranky old lady. I've earned the right to be this way.

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