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Definition of Cranks

Crank
Crank Crank (kr?nk), n. [OE. cranke; akin to E. cringe, cringle, crinkle, and to crank, a., the root meaning, probably, ``to turn, twist.' See Cringe.] 1. (Mach.) A bent portion of an axle, or shaft, or an arm keyed at right angles to the end of a shaft, by which motion is imparted to or received from it; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion. See Bell crank. 2. Any bend, turn, or winding, as of a passage. So many turning cranks these have, so many crooks. --Spenser.
Crank
Crank Crank (kr?nk), a. [AS. cranc weak; akin to Icel. krangr, D. & G. krank sick, weak (cf. D. krengen to careen). Cf. Crank, n.] 1. Sick; infirm. [Prov. Eng.] 2. (Naut.) Liable to careen or be overset, as a ship when she is too narrow, or has not sufficient ballast, or is loaded too high, to carry full sail. 3. Full of spirit; brisk; lively; sprightly; overconfident; opinionated. He who was, a little before, bedrid, . . . was now crank and lusty. --Udall. If you strong electioners did not think you were among the elect, you would not be so crank about it. --Mrs. Stowe.
Crank
Crank Crank, v. i. [See Crank, n.] To run with a winding course; to double; to crook; to wind and turn. See how this river comes me cranking in. --Shak.

Meaning of Cranks from wikipedia

- Look up crank or cranks in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Crank may refer to: Crank (mechanism), in mechanical engineering, a bent portion of an axle...
- chain. The two cranks, one on each side and usually mounted 180° apart, connect the bottom bracket axle to the pedals. Bicycle cranks can vary in length...
- Mathematical Cranks is a book on pseudomathematics and the cranks who create it, written by Underwood Dudley. It was published by the Mathematical ****ociation...
- two cranks, appeared later in the 15th century; Medieval cranes were occasionally powered by cranks, although more often by windl****es. The crank became...
- Crank is a 2006 American action film directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (in their directorial debut). It stars Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose...
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- 1930s were powered by clockwork motors wound with cranks. Reciprocating piston engines use cranks to convert the linear piston motion into rotational...
- Swann, Entertaining With Cranks, Grafton Books, 1987 Daphne Swann, Cranks Puddings & Desserts, Guinness, 1987 Daphne Swann, Cranks Soups & Starters, Guinness...
- Crank: High Voltage (alternately titled Crank 2: High Voltage) is a 2009 American action film directed by Neveldine/Taylor, and stars Jason Statham, Amy...