crankrelated

Crankrelated is an adjective formed from the noun crank and the suffix -related. It is not a standard dictionary term in itself, but is used in some specialized or informal contexts to indicate a relationship to cranks, in particular to crank mechanisms or to people described as cranks.

In mechanical engineering and related technical fields, crankrelated describes aspects tied to crank mechanisms. Cranks are components that convert rotational motion into linear motion or vice versa, such as in crankshafts, connecting rods, and crankpins. In this sense, terms like crank-related stresses, crank-related wear, or crankshaft-related timing refer to phenomena or design considerations associated with the crank element of a machine. The expression emphasizes that the subject derives from or is caused by the crank component.

In informal or journalistic use, crankrelated can describe things connected to a person deemed a crank—an eccentric, obsessive, or credibly dubious figure—and to claims, theories, or behavior attributed to such individuals. For example, one might encounter phrases like crankrelated rumors or crankrelated theories, which signal a link to the kind of claims associated with a habitual crank.

Usage notes: In formal technical writing, it is clearer to use more precise terms such as crankshaft-related, crank mechanism-related, or crankcase-related. The hyphenated form crank-related is common when the intended meaning is understood from context but not specified more precisely. See also crankshaft, crank mechanism, eccentric, and related engineering terms.