Cranking

Pronunciation: /ˈkræŋkɪŋ/

Cranking (verb)

  1. To turn something quickly and with effort, often using a handle or wheel.
  2. To operate or work at a fast rate, especially when the engine or system is running strongly.
  3. To increase activity or output quickly, often by adding more power, speed, or effort.

Examples

  • She cranking the handle with force makes the machine start.
  • The mechanic cranking the handle with force opens the valve.

Cranking (noun)

  1. The act of turning a mechanism by hand or with a crank, usually to start or move it.

Examples

  • The cranking was hard, so the bolt finally moved.
  • Her cranking was hard, and the stuck part loosened.