Examples of use of crank
1. However, the mainstream rejected him as an eccentric crank.
2. It will crank up again once the celebrations are over.
3. Said the source: "They are being told to crank up the tension.
4. "Crank it up, guys," he said to the reporters huddled over their laptops.
5. The iPhone 3G‘s built–in speakers crank out noticeably louder –– but still musically unacceptable –– sound.