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cranking

cranking

English

Verb

cranking

present participle of crank

Noun

cranking ‎(plural crankings)

The act by which something is cranked.
- 1983, Operator's Manual: Truck Tractor, Line Haul, 50,000 GVWR, 6 x 4, M915
  The engine temperature warning lamp should illuminate when the starter button is depressed. Do not depress Engine Start button for more than 15 seconds with two minute intervals between crankings.