crank
/kræŋk/
verb
- To start or operate something by turning a handle or crank.
- She cranked the window open to let in fresh air.
- He cranked the engine until it finally started.
- The mechanic cranked the motor to test it.
- To increase the intensity, volume, or speed of something (often followed by 'up').
- He cranked the heat to warm up the room quickly.
- The factory is cranking up production for the holiday season.
- Crank up the music; I love this song!
noun
- A device that converts back-and-forth motion into circular motion, or vice versa, often a handle attached to a shaft.
- The bicycle pedal is attached to a crank that turns the chain.
- She used a crank to lower the bucket into the well.
- He turned the crank to start the old car's engine.
- A person who is easily irritated or has strange ideas.
- My neighbor is a crank who complains about everything.
- The old man was known as a crank because of his odd habits.
- Don't listen to that crank; his theories have no scientific basis.