cranker

crank

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krangk]
- /kræŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krangk]
- /kræŋk/

Definitions of cranker word

noun cranker a crank vessel. 1
verb with object cranker to bend into or make in the shape of a crank. 1
verb with object cranker to furnish with a crank. 1
verb with object cranker Machinery. to rotate (a shaft) by means of a crank. 1
verb with object cranker to start (an internal-combustion engine) by turning the crankshaft manually or by means of a small motor. 1
verb with object cranker to start the engine of (a motor vehicle) by turning the crankshaft manually. 1

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Origin of cranker

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English cranke, Old English cranc-, in crancstǣf crank (see staff1)

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Parts of speech for Cranker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cranker

cranker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cranker usage trend in Literature

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