cranker
- noun
- /ˈkreɪŋkər/
- Slang
:
escalador
- The cranker quickly scaled the vertical rock face, demonstrating impressive strength and technique.
Examples
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She is known as a dedicated cranker, often pushing herself to reach new heights on difficult climbs.
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Every weekend, the cranker trains hard at the climbing gym to prepare for the upcoming competition.
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All right, hi, people this is Fashiak the Rocker-cranker, cranking out your old time high roads, and here's our newest prize hit, by a young up coming group.
Synonyms
79
1.5
A person who climbs mountains or steep rocks
7
4.9
A person who climbs mountains for sport
5
2.8
A person who goes up mountains as a sport
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3.0
A person who goes up steep rocks or artificial walls using hands and feet for sport
2
7.8
A person who climbs mountains or very steep places
1
8.5
A person who climbs high mountains using ropes and special equipment
A person who climbs steep rock faces for sport
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Cranker comes from the common word crank, which gives the idea of a strong turn or push, like when you 'crank' a handle. A helpful image is a climber making big, powerful moves as if turning a heavy handle, so cranker now means someone who climbs very hard and with great effort.