CRANK

arm or U-shaped part fixed at right angles to a shaft or axle by which circular motion may be converted into reciprocating motion and vice vers a. Originally meaning crooked, the term is also popularly applied to extreme hamshire; became fellow of Jesus Coll., Cambridge; made Archdeacon of Taunton; took advanced step for churchman of marrying, 1532; like many Eng. bury (1533) without having previously held high office in Church; held court and pronounced king’s marriage invalid May 23, 1533; helped to enforce king’s supremacy over Church; declared king’s marriage with Anne Boleyn invalid, 1536; opposed Six Articles, 1539; carried out his Prot. views under Edward VI.; after signing recantations under Mary, died a brave death, thrusting offending hand first into flames.