noncranking

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ cranking.

Adjective

noncranking (not comparable)

1. That does not crank.
   • 2011, Peter Kaminsky, Greg Schwipps, Fishing for Dummies, page 125:

     In both cases, when you reel up, keep uniform tension on the line with the thumb and forefinger of your noncranking hand. (You also can hold the line with a towel, between the reel and the first guide, which will prevent friction burns on your hand.)