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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmanovella
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ma.noˈvɛl.la
"Ha usato la manovella per avviare il motore."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mechanical device consisting of a handle that is turned to operate a machine.
"He used the crank to start the old engine."
- 1
To turn a crank or handle.
"She had to crank the window open manually."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'crank' originates from Middle English 'cranke', which is derived from Old Norse 'kranki', meaning 'a bend or curve'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a mechanical device used to convert circular motion into linear motion, reflecting its historical use in machinery.
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manivelle
Transliteration: ma.ni.vɛl
"Il a utilisé la manivelle pour démarrer le moteur."
Kurbel
Transliteration: ˈkʊʁbəl
"Er benutzte die Kurbel, um den alten Motor zu starten."
manovella
Transliteration: ma.noˈvɛl.la
"Ha usato la manovella per avviare il motore."
manivela
Transliteration: ma.niˈβe.la
"Usó la manivela para arrancar el motor."
manivela
Transliteration: ma.niˈve.la
"Ele usou a manivela para ligar o motor."
क्रैंक
Transliteration: kraink
"उसने इंजन चालू करने के लिए क्रैंक का इस्तेमाल किया।"
曲柄
Transliteration: qū bǐng
"他用曲柄启动了发动机。"
크랭크
Transliteration: keuraengkeu
"그는 엔진을 시작하기 위해 크랭크를 사용했다."
クランク
Transliteration: kuranku
"彼はエンジンを始動させるためにクランクを使った。"
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