recrank

/rɪˈkræŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to crank or turn something over again, especially a car engine, after it has stalled or failed to start

“I had to recrank the engine three times before it finally started.”

2. verb

to reposition or reorient something, such as a camera lens or a telescope

“You need to recrank the lens to get the right angle for the shot.”

3. noun

the act of cranking or turning something over again

“The recrank was a bit tricky, but I managed to get the engine started.”

Synonyms

  • reboot
  • reignite

Antonyms

  • initiate
  • start