Cranks

例句:

• Fitch’s first boat employed a system of paddles suspended by their handles from cranks, which, in revolving, gave the paddles a motion simulating that which the Indian imparts to his paddle. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• McCormick’s machine had two cutters or knives, reciprocated by cranks in opposite directions to each other. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• The Greeks alone argued whether it was right to have them--and 'cranks' occasionally proposed emancipation. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• In 1855 Ernst Michaux, a French locksmith, applied, for the first time, the foot cranks and pedals to the axle of the drive wheel. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• The piston rods of the engine were connected directly with cranks on the rear wheel. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• The cranks of her propeller shafts, like those of the Kaiser Wilhelm and the Oceanic, are set according to the Schlick system, to reduce vibration. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• Others would pull down with the crowbars and with cranks--especially cranks. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯. 世界史纲.
• In reality we are witnessing a change of conscience, initiated by cranks and fanatics, sustained for a long time by minorities, which has at last infected the mass of the people. 沃尔特·李普曼. 政治序论.
• For the safety and comfort of passengers, the great length reduces the pitching, bilge keels prevent rolling, and the Schlick system of cranks neutralizes vibration in the engine. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• But then plenty of cranks went out nowadays without hats, in the rain. 戴维·赫伯特·劳伦斯. 恋爱中的女人.

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