Automotive Dictionary: Crank

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Automotive Dictionary: Crank


Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
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Crank


U-shaped rod by which the rotary movement of a rod or shaft is converted to an up-and-down movement, or vice versa. A crank can be used to increase the torque available through a shaft, as with a brace and bit, wheel-nut wrench, starting handle or jack-handle.
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