Definition of "cranked" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of crank. (verb)
• Formed with, or having, a bend or crank. (adjective)

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• "The captain cranked down the adjustable front wheel and unhitched the trailer."
• "Van Halen's Panama cranked from the clubhouse speakers and the stench of victory cigar smoke hung in the air as the Angels celebrated their American League Division Series upset victory against the favored Yankees three games to one."
• "When you realize how fierce the Japanese were, and how the Marines/Pacific Army troops were fighting with hand "cranked" weapons, just makes you admire their bravery so much more."