crank

nounfeminine/mɐniˈvɛlɐ/medium

ma·ni·ve·la

Definition

A piece in the shape of an arm that, when turned, transmits motion to a mechanism.

The old car needed a crank to start.

The bicycle had a broken crank.

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Common collocations

starting crankbicycle crank

Do francês 'manivelle'.