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CRANKS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Cranks.

How to pronounce cranks:

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Cranks - as a noun

A bad-tempered person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
churlcrosspatchgrouchgrump
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A whimsically eccentric person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crackpotfruitcakenutnut casescrewball

An amphetamine derivative (trade name methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chalkchicken feeddeoxyephedrineglassicemethamphetaminemethamphetamine hydrochloridemethedrineshabutrash

A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
starter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cranks - as an adjective satellite

(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crankytendertippy

Cranks - as a verb

Travel along a zigzag path

Example: "The river zigzags through the countryside"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
zigzag

Start by cranking

Example: "Crank up the engine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crank up

Rotate with a crank

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crank up

Fasten with a crank

Bend into the shape of a crank

Example Sentences

"She turned the cranks on the old sewing machine to get it running smoothly."
"Some people can be real cranks when it comes to following the rules."
"He's always been one of those political cranks, constantly complaining about the government."
"The car's engine cranks but won't start."
"The cranks on this bicycle are starting to squeak and need to be oiled."
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Word Game Points

Is CRANKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cranks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRANKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CRANKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cranks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRANKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CRANKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cranks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRANKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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