crank out

verb

cranked out; cranking out; cranks out

transitive verb

: to produce especially in a mechanical manner

crank out a manuscript

Examples of crank out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The key is that the goal requires you to learn something new, not just crank out more of the same work. —Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Further proof of Reddick’s dedication to cranking out lively designs includes the tees that are available in varying colors, such as a bold green hue, cream, and more. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025

Here was a drone that could literally fit in my pocket yet still crank out slick follow shots in crispy 8K. —Joe Salas august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025

The last thing a compassionate society wants to see while families' grief is on public display and rescue workers go days on end without sleep is someone cranking out bumper-stickers or blasting out fundraising emails designed to gain a partisan edge. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crank out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout