Cranker
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who operates a crank.
"Be careful now, for auto crankers sometimes get broken arms. You take a firm grip on the crank, pull the choke wire and whirl the crank like the very devil."
Adjective
- 1 comparative form of crank: more crank comparative, form-of
Example
More examples"Be careful now, for auto crankers sometimes get broken arms. You take a firm grip on the crank, pull the choke wire and whirl the crank like the very devil."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From crank (verb) + -er.
Etymology 2
From crank (adjective) + -er.
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