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noun
a crank handle fitted to or supplied with older vehicles for the purpose of starting the engine, even if fitted with a starter motor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
crank used to start an engine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: crank handle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: crank, starter
History
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