Noncranking

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That does not crank. not-comparable

    "In both cases, when you reel up, keep uniform tension on the line with the thumb and forefinger of your noncranking hand. (You also can hold the line with a towel, between the reel and the first guide, which will prevent friction burns on your hand.)"

Example

More examples

"In both cases, when you reel up, keep uniform tension on the line with the thumb and forefinger of your noncranking hand. (You also can hold the line with a towel, between the reel and the first guide, which will prevent friction burns on your hand.)"

Etymology

From non- + cranking.

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