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crank vs crank up

crank up vs crank

crank is a noun but crank up is not a noun.

crank is an adjective but crank up is not an adjective.

crank and crank up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crank Yes Yes Yes No
crank up No No Yes No
As verbs, crank and crank up are synonyms defined as:
  • crank and crank up: rotate with a crank
As verbs, crank and crank up are synonyms defined as:
  • crank and crank up: start by cranking
crank (noun) crank up (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; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
a bad-tempered person
a whimsically eccentric person
crank (adjective) crank up (adjective)
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
crank (verb) crank up (verb)
rotate with a crank rotate with a crank
bend into the shape of a crank start by cranking
fasten with a crank
start by cranking
travel along a zigzag path
Difference between crank and crank up

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