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Definition of Crane
1. Verb. Stretch (the neck) so as to see better. "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"
2. Noun. United States writer (1871-1900).
3. Noun. United States poet (1899-1932).
4. Noun. A small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix.
5. Noun. Lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis.
6. Noun. Large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world.
Group relationships: Family Gruidae, Gruidae
Specialized synonyms: Grus Americana, Whooper, Whooping Crane
Definition of Crane
1. n. A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck.
2. v. t. To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up.
3. v. i. to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap.
4. n. Any arm which swings about a vertical axis at one end, used for supporting a suspended weight.
Definition of Crane
1. Noun. A large bird of the order ''Gruiformes'' and the family ''Gruidae'' having long legs and a long neck which it extends when flying. ¹
2. Noun. A mechanical lifting device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To extend (one's neck). ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To raise or lower with a crane. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crane
1. to stretch out one's neck [v CRANED, CRANING, CRANES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crane
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