crank
Example Sentences
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All it takes is a few clicks of her remote to crank up one of the many flaming yule logs that TV offers, and voila: a maintenance-free, rustic glow is achieved.
From Salon
But the filmmaker’s social conscience was evident in everything he did, starting with his role as “All in the Family’s” liberal, hippie son-in law to conservative crank Archie Bunker.
From Los Angeles Times
Warriors seemed to be on referee Matthew Carley's bad side, with the penalty count and the pressure cranking up against them.
From BBC
Topolino translates to “little mouse” in Italian, and its small powertrain can only crank up the vehicle to 28 miles an hour.
I have always been contrarian about Hurston, herself a great contrarian and genius crank.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
