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View definitions for crank

crank

noun as in a device for revolving a shaft

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noun as in a person with an obsession

noun as in an ill-natured person

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They will go in knowing next to nothing and will be staffed with cranks and scammers who know even less.

From Salon

Kennedy is known for pushing conspiracy theories and crank science.

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Can the British government afford to crank up defence spending more quickly?

From BBC

We’re slowly inducted into Ani’s world, watching as she spends the night grinding for tips, schmoozing big spenders, and cutting up with her fellow dancers about the lousy playlists the DJ is cranking.

From Salon

The move will be a major promotion for Alexander, 38, who has worked for NBC News since 2019, cranking out reports for its affiliate news service and the network.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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