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cranking Definition and Meaning in English (cranking definition)

verb
Synonyms:turningrotating
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Cranking definition: The action of turning a crank or handle, especially to start an engine or machine.

Definitions of Cranking

  1. 1verb

    The action of turning a crank or handle, especially to start an engine or machine.

  2. 2verb

    The process of producing something rapidly or in large quantities.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was cranking the engine to get it started.”

business

“The factory is cranking out new products every week.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecrank
third person singularcranks
past tensecranked
nouncrank
adjectivecranky

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Cranking definition: The action of turning a crank or handle, especially to start an engine or machine.
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'Cranking' translates to 'cranking' in English. Cranking definition: The action of turning a crank or handle, especially to start an engine or machine.
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