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crank

[krangk] / kræŋk /
NOUN
a device for revolving a shaft
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NOUN
a person with an obsession
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NOUN
an ill-natured person
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Crank the oven to 425, even 450 degrees.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Crank up the Benny Hill theme song and let the belly laughs commence.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

"Dr Crank", who runs ghost walks, said he had watched the goth festival grow into a "worldwide event".

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

Through it all, Williams has caught Trump’s attention, a fact he didn’t let the crowd forget at the debate against his Republican rival for a Colorado House seat, Jeff Crank.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

“Dang!” said Grandpa, “Miss Lucille must a-gone to the bathroom. Crank it agin, sonny boy.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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