crank- root words — words with the crank- root

The root crank- comes from Old English cranc, meaning bent metal arm. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including crankcase. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the crank- root

Explore words with crank- — words containing the crank- root and sharing its sense of "bent metal arm". Examples include crankcase. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does crank- mean?

The crank- root means bent metal arm, from Old English cranc. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.