Definition for CRANK

CRANK, a. [D. krank; G. id., weak; Sw. kräncka, to afflict; Dan. krænker, id., or krænger, to careen a ship.]

  1. In seamen's language, liable to be overset, as a ship when she is too narrow, or has not sufficient ballast to carry full sail.
  2. Stout; bold; erect; as, a cock crowing crank. – Spenser.

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