She answered the phone crankily.

The mechanic replaced the old crankshafts with new ones.

The mechanic carefully inspects the crankshafts before installing them.

She becomes crankier when she doesn't get enough sleep.

She is the crankiest person I know.

The mechanic inspected the crankcases of all the motorcycles in the shop.

The mechanic carefully inspected the crankpin for any signs of wear and tear.

He is the crankest person I know.

He is cranker than before.

The cranker turned the handle to start the machine.