Crank Handle (Noun)
Meaning
Crank used to start an engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old lawn mower had a crank handle that required a strong pull to start the engine.
- He grasped the crank handle firmly and gave it a few vigorous turns to get the motorcycle running.
- Before the advent of electric starters, cars had crank handles that drivers had to turn to start the engine.
- She inserted the crank handle into the socket and gave it a few hard pulls, but the generator still wouldn't start.
- The antique tractor's crank handle was stiff from years of disuse, but he managed to get it going after a few minutes of effort.