Having an angle like a knee; also technical, Having a knee or knees (in senses 7, and 8of the noun).

gen. That bends sharply; angled like a dog's hind leg.

Formed into or furnished with a crank. cranked tool (in Wood-turning): see quot. 1881.

Of a bent form like a dog's hind leg. gen. Of a bend, course, route, etc.

Set at an angle; placed off-centre or out of line.