Dendril
    Dendril Roots
      crank
      noun
      a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
      an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride
      a whimsically eccentric person
      a bad-tempered person
      verb
      bend into the shape of a crank
      fasten with a crank
      rotate with a crank
      start by cranking
      travel along a zigzag path
      adjective
      (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
      Synonyms for crank
      crankishadjcrackpotncrankyadjscrewballadjnutnlevernwinchnpedalvwindlassnwheeln
      Words related to crank
      crankpincrankshaftntorsiographpulleynwheelworknpushrodcrankcasentappetnhandwheelntorquensprocketnoutstrokenjackshaftflywheelnsheavecamshaftncountershaftgearsntelemotortorqueyadjaxlenkingboltntorquerntransaxlefreewheelndriveshaftnknobnunderdriveadjdetentnratchetv

      Synonyms & related words for crank

      Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of crank — including crankish, crackpot, cranky, screwball, nut, lever. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

      Words related to crank

      Explore words related to crank — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include crankpin, crankshaft, torsiograph, pulley, wheelwork, pushrod, crankcase, tappet. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

      Synonyms for crank

      Common synonyms for crank include crankish, crackpot, cranky, screwball, nut, lever, winch, pedal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

      © 2026 Dendril · Credits Explore roots