crank

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bathtub crank

Amphetamines that have been made by an amateur at home or in makeshift conditions. The name alludes to "bathtub gin," referring to the use of bathtubs in creating illegal alcohol (most often gin, hence the name) during the prohibition years in the US. Stay away from that bathtub crank, man, it's sure to mess you up!

crank bugs

What one is said to feel crawling on or under the skin during a drug-induced hallucination. ("Crank" is a slang name for methamphetamine.) I would guess that crank bugs are the reason his arms are all scratched up.

crank call

A phone call that is typically anonymous and done as a joke or prank. The caller's message is usually wacky or makes little sense. Why are we getting so many annoying crank calls all of a sudden?

crank in/into (something)

To factor in or integrate as a necessary element of something. Your bonuses and potential overtime pay are not cranked into your gross salary calculations. We'll have to crank in potential environmental impacts when planning the new factory.

crank letter

A letter that is typically anonymous and done as a joke or prank. The message is usually wacky or makes little sense Why are we getting so many annoying crank letters in the mail all of a sudden?

crank out

To do or complete something quickly (and perhaps with a loss of quality as a result). A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "out." With the deadline looming, the staff was able to crank out the layout in just a few hours, thank goodness. I write a novel every few years, but that author seems to crank one out every few months!

See also: crank, out

crank up

1. Literally, to turn a crank on something so that it starts working. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Annabelle was thrilled when I cranked up the music box for her.

2. To prompt or cause someone to do something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." I know I'm supposed to be researching right now, but I've had a really hard time cranking myself up to do it.

3. To intensify. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." If we don't crank up our efforts, we'll never meet our goal for the fundraiser.

4. To start. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." You need to crank up this project now, in order to finish it by the deadline.

5. To raise the volume of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Hey, that's a great song—crank up the radio!

See also: crank, up

turn (someone's) crank

To excite or arouse the interest of someone. To be honest, science never turned my crank in school. I was always more interested in literature.

yank (one's) crank

1. slang To tease one, often by trying to convince them of something that isn't true. Quit yanking my crank, I know there isn't a Hollywood director calling me right now. Calm down, calm down—I was only yanking your crank.

2. vulgar slang To masturbate one's penis.

crank someone up

Fig. to motivate; to get someone started. (See also crank something up.) See if you can crank up your brother and get him going on time today. Some mornings, I can't crank myself up enough to get to work on time.

See also: crank, up

crank something out

Fig. to produce something quickly or carelessly; to make something in a casual and mechanical way. John can crank a lot of work out in a single day. The automated production line could really crank out parts, but the quality was shoddy.

See also: crank, out

crank something up

1. to get a machine or a process started. (Alludes to turning the starting crank of an early automobile.) Please crank the machinery so the workers can start working. Let's crank up the drill and make a few holes here in the wall.

2. to increase the volume of an electronic device. He cranked it up a little more and CRACK, there went both speakers! Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened.

See also: crank, up

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

crank in

Factor in, integrate, as in We'll have to crank in both state and federal taxes when we make our plans. [Slang; 1960s]

crank letter

Also, crank call. An irrational, fanatical, or hostile letter or telephone call. For example, The office was flooded with mail, including a lot of crank letters, or Harriet was upset enough by the crank calls to notify the police. This expression employs crank in the sense of "irrational person." The first term dates from the mid-1900s, the variant from the 1960s.

crank out

Produce, especially mechanically or rapidly, as in I don't know how he can crank out a novel a year. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

See also: crank, out

crank up

1. Get started, as in The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances. This expression transfers the literal sense of crank, "operate a motor by turning a crank," to starting any activity. [Slang; 1930s]

2. Stimulate or intensify one's efforts. For example, We've got to crank up enthusiasm for this new product, or Close to the election the campaign really cranked up. [Slang; mid-1900s]

See also: crank, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

crank out

To produce, especially mechanically and rapidly: The secretary cranked out one memo after another. I know you're tired of stuffing envelopes, but you need to crank them out.

See also: crank, out

crank up

1. To cause a machine to start working by or as if by turning a crank: The mechanic cranked up the antique car to show us how it worked. We waved goodbye as the pilot cranked the engines up.

2. To put something into action: The producers cranked up a massive publicity campaign before releasing the film.

3. To motivate someone: I could barely crank myself up to get to school this morning. An emcee came out before the performance and cranked up the crowd.

4. To cause something to intensify, as in volume or force: I cranked up the stereo when my favorite song came on. We cranked the motor up to 4200 rpm.

See also: crank, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

bathtub crank

n. homemade amphetamine. (From bathtub gin.) Somehow she got hold of some bathtub crank and had a really bad trip.

crank

1. n. a crackpot; a bothersome person with a bogus message. A crank called with a bomb threat.

2. mod. bogus; false; phony. We had four crank calls threatening to blow up the Eiffel tower.

3. n. a crabby person. (Collegiate.) Why are you such a crank? Is something wrong in your life?

crank bugs

n. a drug-induced hallucination that insects are crawling under one’s skin. (Drugs.) There’s no such thing as crank bugs, so stop scratching them.

crank something out

tv. to produce something; to make a lot of something. She can crank mystery novels out like fury. They’re all good, too.

crank something up

1. tv. to start something up. (Probably alludes to the old style car that had to be started with a crank.) I’ll go out and crank the car up so it can warm up.

2. tv. to increase the volume of an electronic device. Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened.

cranking

mod. exciting; excellent. We had a massively cranking time at your place.

yank someone’s crank

tv. to tease a male sexually. Don’t pay any attention to her. She’s just yanking your crank.

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释义	crank Related to crank: crank up bathtub crank Amphetamines that have been made by an amateur at home or in makeshift conditions. The name alludes to "bathtub gin," referring to the use of bathtubs in creating illegal alcohol (most often gin, hence the name) during the prohibition years in the US. Stay away from that bathtub crank, man, it's sure to mess you up! See also: bathtub, crank crank bugs What one is said to feel crawling on or under the skin during a drug-induced hallucination. ("Crank" is a slang name for methamphetamine.) I would guess that crank bugs are the reason his arms are all scratched up. See also: bug, crank crank call A phone call that is typically anonymous and done as a joke or prank. The caller's message is usually wacky or makes little sense. Why are we getting so many annoying crank calls all of a sudden? See also: call, crank crank in/into (something) To factor in or integrate as a necessary element of something. Your bonuses and potential overtime pay are not cranked into your gross salary calculations. We'll have to crank in potential environmental impacts when planning the new factory. See also: crank crank letter A letter that is typically anonymous and done as a joke or prank. The message is usually wacky or makes little sense Why are we getting so many annoying crank letters in the mail all of a sudden? See also: crank, letter crank out To do or complete something quickly (and perhaps with a loss of quality as a result). A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "out." With the deadline looming, the staff was able to crank out the layout in just a few hours, thank goodness. I write a novel every few years, but that author seems to crank one out every few months! See also: crank, out crank up 1. Literally, to turn a crank on something so that it starts working. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Annabelle was thrilled when I cranked up the music box for her. 2. To prompt or cause someone to do something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." I know I'm supposed to be researching right now, but I've had a really hard time cranking myself up to do it. 3. To intensify. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." If we don't crank up our efforts, we'll never meet our goal for the fundraiser. 4. To start. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." You need to crank up this project now, in order to finish it by the deadline. 5. To raise the volume of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Hey, that's a great song—crank up the radio! See also: crank, up turn (someone's) crank To excite or arouse the interest of someone. To be honest, science never turned my crank in school. I was always more interested in literature. See also: crank, turn yank (one's) crank 1. slang To tease one, often by trying to convince them of something that isn't true. Quit yanking my crank, I know there isn't a Hollywood director calling me right now. Calm down, calm down—I was only yanking your crank. 2. vulgar slang To masturbate one's penis. See also: crank, yank Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. crank someone up Fig. to motivate; to get someone started. (See also crank something up.) See if you can crank up your brother and get him going on time today. Some mornings, I can't crank myself up enough to get to work on time. See also: crank, up crank something out Fig. to produce something quickly or carelessly; to make something in a casual and mechanical way. John can crank a lot of work out in a single day. The automated production line could really crank out parts, but the quality was shoddy. See also: crank, out crank something up 1. to get a machine or a process started. (Alludes to turning the starting crank of an early automobile.) Please crank the machinery so the workers can start working. Let's crank up the drill and make a few holes here in the wall. 2. to increase the volume of an electronic device. He cranked it up a little more and CRACK, there went both speakers! Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened. See also: crank, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. crank in Factor in, integrate, as in We'll have to crank in both state and federal taxes when we make our plans. [Slang; 1960s] See also: crank crank letter Also, crank call. An irrational, fanatical, or hostile letter or telephone call. For example, The office was flooded with mail, including a lot of crank letters, or Harriet was upset enough by the crank calls to notify the police. This expression employs crank in the sense of "irrational person." The first term dates from the mid-1900s, the variant from the 1960s. See also: crank, letter crank out Produce, especially mechanically or rapidly, as in I don't know how he can crank out a novel a year. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] See also: crank, out crank up 1. Get started, as in The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances. This expression transfers the literal sense of crank, "operate a motor by turning a crank," to starting any activity. [Slang; 1930s] 2. Stimulate or intensify one's efforts. For example, We've got to crank up enthusiasm for this new product, or Close to the election the campaign really cranked up. [Slang; mid-1900s] See also: crank, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. crank out v. To produce, especially mechanically and rapidly: The secretary cranked out one memo after another. I know you're tired of stuffing envelopes, but you need to crank them out. See also: crank, out crank up v. 1. To cause a machine to start working by or as if by turning a crank: The mechanic cranked up the antique car to show us how it worked. We waved goodbye as the pilot cranked the engines up. 2. To put something into action: The producers cranked up a massive publicity campaign before releasing the film. 3. To motivate someone: I could barely crank myself up to get to school this morning. An emcee came out before the performance and cranked up the crowd. 4. To cause something to intensify, as in volume or force: I cranked up the stereo when my favorite song came on. We cranked the motor up to 4200 rpm. See also: crank, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. bathtub crank n. homemade amphetamine. (From bathtub gin.) Somehow she got hold of some bathtub crank and had a really bad trip. See also: bathtub, crank crank 1. n. a crackpot; a bothersome person with a bogus message. A crank called with a bomb threat. 2. mod. bogus; false; phony. We had four crank calls threatening to blow up the Eiffel tower. 3. n. a crabby person. (Collegiate.) Why are you such a crank? Is something wrong in your life? crank bugs n. a drug-induced hallucination that insects are crawling under one’s skin. (Drugs.) There’s no such thing as crank bugs, so stop scratching them. See also: bug, crank crank something out tv. to produce something; to make a lot of something. She can crank mystery novels out like fury. They’re all good, too. See also: crank, out, something crank something up 1. tv. to start something up. (Probably alludes to the old style car that had to be started with a crank.) I’ll go out and crank the car up so it can warm up. 2. tv. to increase the volume of an electronic device. Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened. See also: crank, something, up cranking mod. exciting; excellent. We had a massively cranking time at your place. See also: crank yank someone’s crank tv. to tease a male sexually. Don’t pay any attention to her. She’s just yanking your crank. See also: crank, yank McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: bathtub bathtub crank bathtub gin gin Aaron's beard beard be as safe as houses crown of thorns back number a back number References in periodicals archive The crank operated unit, made chiefly of cast aluminum, weighs only 1.5 pounds, fits in a man's hand and carries in a small pack. Crossbow crank cocking system: we find improvements on existing equipment used in shooting and hunting. I recently found one with a crossbow Since at these configurations at least one crank-connecting rod system is aligned or nearly aligned, the bending load supported by its crank and the torque supported by its motor are null. Stiffness of parallel manipulators with crank-connecting rod system These include suspending jerkbaits, deep-diving minnowbaits, and shallow-running cranks with round bodies. Crankbait tech & spec: primary triggering factors on production days he's cranked out about 30 commercials, all localized for the specific market and region where the ad will run. Commercial factory Pointing to the spool, he continued to explain, "This right here is 3." Then pointing to the ruler, he exclaimed, "This is the height." Finally, pointing to the handle, he added, "This is the crank." So, 12 divided by the 3 is 4. Instructional decisions: helping students build links between representations Laffer net set up a `Net-based service where users can enter a phone number and a related e-mail address to initiate a crank call. Comedy Central turns `Crank' on web promo. (The 411 On Creative Marketing) has agreed to pay a civil penalty of 150,000 dollars over allegations that it failed to report bicycle crank defects in a timely manner, the U.S. Shimano to pay U.S. penalty over bicycle part defects Ideally, a frame should be able to go, from a high to a low position with the help of a crank or the push of a button. Frames and mattresses He began taking methamphetamine - known as crank - after becoming involved in the LA gay scene. VERSACE KILLER WAS HIGH ON `CRAZY DUST' Rotating the crank at two revolutions per minute, an operator could process 35 to 40 numbers per second. Cranking out primes: tracking down a long-lost factoring machine The automobile still had to be started manually by inserting a crank into the front of the car, where it could grip the rotor of the engine, forcing it to turn and "catch." That took a great effort, and sometimes when the engine caught, the crank began to turn at great speed, pulled out of the cranker's hand, and broke his arms. Self-starter In conventional cycling seat position with a circular chainring and a traditional crank-pedal mechanism, the effective force is minimal when the crank is vertical at the top (near 0[degrees]) and at the bottom dead centres (near 180[degrees]) and maximal when the crank is near the horizontal forward position (90[degrees]) (Ericson and Nisell, 1988). Effects of a non-circular chainring on sprint performance during a cycle ergometer test Sounds like some perp's profile in a police report, but it's just another shallow crank on pig patrol, [paragraph] Nothing in the past four years has captured the attention of the bass world like shallow cranks. Shallow cranks in depth Police were called to Crank Road in Crank, near St Helens, just after 4pm on Monday, following a report of a collision between a van and a cyclist. Appeal after cyclist suffers head injury; ECHO SHORTS It has accessory-only, ignition-on, run positions and a spring-loaded, crank position that activates the starter motor as long as you hold the key there. '79 CJ-7 ignition needs some help
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