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Cranked

To turn by means of a crank.

📖 Definitions of "Cranked"

verb
  1. 1

    To turn by means of a crank.

    "Motorists had to crank their engine by hand."

  2. 2

    To turn a crank.

    "He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."

  3. 3

    (of a crank or similar) To turn.

    "He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."

  4. 4

    To cause to spin via other means, as though turned by a crank.

    "Crank it up!"

adjective
  1. 1

    Formed with, or having, a bend or crank.

    "a cranked axle"

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