CRANK, n. [This word probably belongs to the root of cringe, krinkle, to bend.] 1. Literally, a bend or turn. Hence, an iron axis with the end bent like an elbow, for moving a piston, the saw in a saw-mill, &c., and causing it to rise and fall at every turn.2. Any bend, turn or winding.3. A twisting or turning is speech; a conceit which consists in a change of the form or meaning of a word.Quips and cranks, and wanton wiles.4. An iron brace for various purposes.CRANK, a. [g., to careen a ship.] 1. In seamens language, liable to be overset, as a ship when she is too narrow, or has not sufficient ballast to carry full sail.2. Stout; bold; erect; as a cock crowing crank. |
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