Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Having a bend or crank: as, a cranked axle.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Formed with, or having, a bend or crank.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of crank.
  • adjective Formed with, or having, a bend or crank.

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Examples

  • The captain cranked down the adjustable front wheel and unhitched the trailer.

    Joco boat show 2006

  • The captain cranked down the adjustable front wheel and unhitched the trailer.

    Joco boat show 2006

  • Van Halen's Panama cranked from the clubhouse speakers and the stench of victory cigar smoke hung in the air as the Angels celebrated their American League Division Series upset victory against the favored Yankees three games to one.

    USATODAY.com - If Angels ignite, it's from Eckstein's spark 2002

  • When you realize how fierce the Japanese were, and how the Marines/Pacific Army troops were fighting with hand "cranked" weapons, just makes you admire their bravery so much more.

    Shotguns in Combat 2009

  • When you realize how fierce the Japanese were, and how the Marines/Pacific Army troops were fighting with hand "cranked" weapons, just makes you admire their bravery so much more.

    Shotguns in Combat 2009

  • After a four month absence, they finally poke their heads up with the question: Is there one writer or novel in particular that has "cranked" your head open?

    March 2007 2007

  • After a four month absence, they finally poke their heads up with the question: Is there one writer or novel in particular that has "cranked" your head open?

    The Return of Meme Therapy! 2007

  • Has it kind of cranked back up again or what is the scene out at his house right now, Kathy?

    CNN Transcript Dec 17, 2007 2007

  • This is certainly a possibility with the last encode where I 'cranked' the video bitrate.

    VideoHelp.com Forum 2009

  • Ideal for recording studios and small rooms, the 1. 5-watt Peavey Studio Special allows players to achieve "cranked" amp tones at a very manageable volume level.

    Modern Guitars Magazine 2009

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