crank-sided \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:crank- perhaps irregular from Dutch krengen to careen, from Middle Dutch crenghen to cause to turn, causative from the root of cringhen to turn; akin to Middle High German krinc ring — more at cringe 1.: crank IX 2.: on one side : askew, lopsided < knocked crank-sided off its foundation >