turning someone's crank

A form of turn someone's crank — To arouse a person's interest or passion; to excite someone.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of turn someone's crank
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turning someone's crank. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20someone's%20crank

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