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89+ Words that rhyme with crank

Crank is a 1-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bank, tank, dank. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of crank

adjective
  1. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
noun
  1. a bad-tempered person
  2. a whimsically eccentric person

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "crank" in lyrics

See how crank is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "while sippin on a gallon heres the tap we crank"
    Big Moe f/ K-Luv, Noke D, Toon — Feel Me
  • "Smebbin' in a high performance zooped up Nova, pushin' crank"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ E-40, First Degree, Twamp Dog — Situation
  • "We out to gank, supplying hoods with crank"
    Conejo f/ Tattoo Ink — Tonight We Go To War

What do these rhymes mean?

bank
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); "they pulled the canoe up on the bank
dank
unpleasantly cool and humid; "a clammy handshake"; "clammy weather"; "a dank cellar"; "dank rain forests"
hank
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
tank
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads a large (usually metallic) vessel
thank
express gratitude or show appreciation to

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "crank" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bank, tank, dank create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with crank?
Words that rhyme with crank include: bank, tank, dank, hank, thank, lank, yank, flank, shank, spank, and 79 more.
How many syllables does crank have?
Crank has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with crank?
There are 89 words that rhyme with crank: 89 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for crank in a song?
The strongest rhymes for crank in songwriting are bank, tank, dank. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with crank?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with crank include bank, tank, dank, hank, thank. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bank, tank; 1-syllable: embank, outrank; 2-syllable: antitank, riverbank. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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