ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cranking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Cranking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of crank.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of crank.

More Meanings

  1. The act by which something is cranked.

Example Sentences

The engine temperature warning lamp should illuminate when the starter button is depressed. Do not depress Engine Start button for more than 15 seconds with two minute intervals between crankings.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crackpot, nutcase, cranky, tender, crosspatch, grump.

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