Phrase Hound found 35 phrases and 45 compound words that contain crank. The most common are listed below. Open crank in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 35
- crank upTo start something mechanical, an act that often used to involve cranking.
- crank armOne of the two lever components that attach the bottom bracket spindle to a pedal.
- crank axleAn axle formed in the manner of a crankshaft in an internal-combustion engine, having one or two cranked sections driven from one or two cylinders inside the main frames.
- crank callA prank call.
- bell crankAlternative form of bellcrank: A type of crank that changes motion through an angle, typically 90 or 180 degrees.
- crank armsplural of crank arm: One of the two lever components that attach the bottom bracket spindle to a pedal.
- crank bugsplural of crank bug: An imaginary insect crawling on or under the skin, a symptom of delusional parasitosis brought on by methamphetamine use.
- crank callsplural of crank call: A prank call.
- crank pinAlternative form of crankpin: The pin that attaches a connecting rod to a crank.
- crank shaftAlternative form of crankshaft: A rotating shaft with throws (parts that stick out) and which drives, is driven by (cranked by), or functions as a crank.
- hand crankA crank that is turned manually.
- crank the handleTo perform a process; to do some work.
- turn someone's crankTo arouse a person's interest or passion; to excite someone.
- crank outTo produce in large volumes mechanically or as if by machine.
- crank angleThe angle of rotation of a crankshaft measured from the position in which the piston is at its highest point known as top dead center (TDC).
- crank sciencePseudoscience; activity which appears to be science-like but is not founded on proper scientific methods.
- crank angle degreeA unit (equal to one "ordinary" degree) used to measure the piston travel (position) e.g. to adjust ignition. When the piston is at its highest point, known as the top dead center (TDC), the crankshaft angle (crank angle) is at 0 crank …
- crank anglesplural of crank angle: The angle of rotation of a crankshaft measured from the position in which the piston is at its highest point known as top dead center (TDC).
- crank bugAn imaginary insect crawling on or under the skin, a symptom of delusional parasitosis brought on by methamphetamine use.
- crank callerSomeone who makes a crank call.
- crank letterA hostile, irrational, or fanatical letter, that is often sent anonymously.
- crank lettersplural of crank letter: A hostile, irrational, or fanatical letter, that is often sent anonymously.
- crank offTo shoot a gun (usually multiple times).
- crank pinsplural of crank pin: The pin that attaches a connecting rod to a crank.
- crank sciencesplural of crank science: Pseudoscience; activity which appears to be science-like but is not founded on proper scientific methods.
Compound words 45
- crankyNot in good working condition; defective, faulty.
- crankshaftA rotating shaft with throws (parts that stick out) and which drives, is driven by (cranked by), or functions as a crank.
- crankcaseThe part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.
- cranksetThe component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain, which in turn drives the rear wheel.
- crankbaitA kind of fishing lure.
- crankleA bend, twist or crinkle.
- cranksomeCharacterised by cranking or crankiness; cranky
- bellcrankA type of crank that changes motion through an angle, typically 90 or 180 degrees.
- crankerOne who operates a crank.
- crankishcranky; grumpy; bad-tempered