I wonder sometimes what would be the oldest extant word based on technology no longer in use. Taping an interview? Dialing someone? https://twitter.com/hels/status/679059633949011970 …
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After my car refused to start the other day in Berlin, a helpful British gentleman used it.
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How old and British was he. :·)
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The crankshaft and crankcase are still part of the engine. Crank is very much still part of the lexicon for motors.
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Yes, people use this expression all the time... and often incorrectly! Turn over / crank up = engine spinning (but not firing / running).
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