Cranking

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Cranking

verb

  1. To turn by means of a crank.

    "Motorists had to crank their engine by hand."

  2. To turn a crank.

    "He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."

  3. (of a crank or similar) To turn.

    "He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank."

  4. To cause to spin via other means, as though turned by a crank.

    "Crank it up!"

  5. To act in a cranky manner; to behave unreasonably and irritably, especially through complaining.

    "Quit cranking about your spilt milk!"

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