An engine cranked over and then started up.

A moment later the engine cranked, then fired.

An instant later the Bronco's engine cranked and roared to life. " "

The engines were still cranking as we made our way up to the forward door.

Turning the key, she felt the engine crank to life.

The engine cranked over ... but did not start.

The engine cranked briskly and started almost at once.

Its engines cranked back up to two thirds speed, it passed underneath the demolished bridge a minute later without another shot being fired.

The left engine wouldn't crank.

He stomped a couple of times on the starter before the engine cranked, and drove toward Celeste Street.