How Do You Spell CRANKING?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈaŋkɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "cranking" is spelled with the letters c, r, a, n, k, i, n, and g. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ˈkræŋkɪŋ/. The "k" sound is represented twice because it is followed by an "i" and then an "n" which both require a separate sound. The "r" also has a distinct pronunciation, separate from the following "a". The stress is on the first syllable, indicated by the apostrophe before the "k". Understanding IPA can help with accurate spelling and pronunciation of words.

CRANKING Meaning and Definition

1. Cranking is a verb that refers to the act of starting or operating a machine or engine by using a crank or handle. It commonly applies to mechanical devices such as engines, motors, generators, or even musical instruments like organs or phonographs. The term originated from the use of a crank as a manual starter mechanism.

   In practical terms, cranking involves rotating a crank handle repeatedly or in a specific motion in order to generate the necessary force to start the machine. This action is typically required when the machine does not have an automatic starter or when the primary power source is lacking, such as in old vehicles without electric starters or hand-cranked generators.

   The term "cranking" can also be metaphorically applied to describe efforts or actions that require difficult or strenuous exertion. It may denote the process of initiating or activating something, often requiring persistence, strength, or a sustained effort. In this context, it can be used to express the act of starting a difficult or challenging task, project, or venture.

   Furthermore, "cranking" can refer to a speeding or revving up of an engine. This usage is often associated with a rapid acceleration or an increase in power output. It describes the action of applying more power to the engine, which results in an increase in its rotational speed.

   Overall, "cranking" can be defined as the act of starting, operating, or increasing the speed or power output of a machine, engine, or mechanical device, either through the use of a crank handle or through metaphorical efforts and exertions.

Common Misspellings for CRANKING

• drnking
• creaning
• crakin
• canging
• rancking
• craking
• brunking
• crankie
• creeking
• wrinking
• aranging
• crackin
• dranking
• rinking
• crancking
• rankeing
• oranging
• srinking
• creacking
• pranking
• tranking
• chanking
• craeking
• crinking
• rankine
• cranning
• crenking
• crancing
• croneing
• cranninge

Etymology of CRANKING

The word "cranking" is a colloquial term that originated in the early 19th century. Its etymology can be traced back to the verb "crank", which first appeared in Middle English around the 15th century. The verb "crank" originally meant "to turn or rotate with a handle or lever". It derived from the Old English word "cranc", meaning "a bent handle or device for turning". Over time, the verb "crank" also came to signify "to start or set in motion".

In the context of "cranking" something, such as an engine, it refers to starting or operating a crank handle or lever. It later extended its meaning to other contexts, such as turning a handle on a musical instrument or vigorously winding or rotating something. In modern usage, "cranking" is often used to describe turning or rotating something forcefully or energetically.

Idioms with the word CRANKING

• cranking "Cranking" is an informal term that refers to doing something energetically or constantly, often in a repetitive or vigorous manner. It can also mean working diligently or producing something quickly and efficiently.

Similar spelling words for CRANKING

• crangon,
• clanking,
• crangonidae,
• croaking,
• cronk,
• cringe,
• Crinkling,
• crankiness,
• cronyism,
• creaking,
• crank,
• cranky,
• ranking,
• crying,
• cringing,
• cringle,
• cracking,
• crank up,
• Crunk,
• crowing.

Conjugate verb Cranking

CONDITIONAL

I would crank

we would crank

you would crank

he/she/it would crank

they would crank

FUTURE

I will crank

we will crank

you will crank

he/she/it will crank

they will crank

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cranked

we will have cranked

you will have cranked

he/she/it will have cranked

they will have cranked

PAST

I cranked

we cranked

you cranked

he/she/it cranked

they cranked

PAST PERFECT

I had cranked

we had cranked

you had cranked

he/she/it had cranked

they had cranked

PRESENT

I crank

we crank

you crank

he/she/it cranks

they crank

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cranked

we have cranked

you have cranked

he/she/it has cranked

they have cranked

I am cranking

we are cranking

you are cranking

he/she/it is cranking

they are cranking

I was cranking

we were cranking

you were cranking

he/she/it was cranking

they were cranking

I will be cranking

we will be cranking

you will be cranking

he/she/it will be cranking

they will be cranking

I have been cranking

we have been cranking

you have been cranking

he/she/it has been cranking

they have been cranking

I had been cranking

we had been cranking

you had been cranking

he/she/it had been cranking

they had been cranking

I will have been cranking

we will have been cranking

you will have been cranking

he/she/it will have been cranking

they will have been cranking

I would have cranked

we would have cranked

you would have cranked

he/she/it would have cranked

they would have cranked

I would be cranking

we would be cranking

you would be cranking

he/she/it would be cranking

they would be cranking

I would have been cranking

we would have been cranking

you would have been cranking

he/she/it would have been cranking

they would have been cranking