Definition of Crane
Crane
crane
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a very tall machine that has a swinging arm projecting from it, used for moving heavy objects;
e.g. There was a crane at the construction site for lifting building materials to the upper floors.
(noun)
a tall wading bird characterized by its long neck and legs, light-colored feathers, and courtship dances;
e.g. We spotted a crane while we were walking near the lake.
(verb)
to stretch one's neck and/or body towards something in order to see it better;
e.g. You might have to crane your neck to see the actors onstage if you were in the middle of the audience.
(verb)
to move a heavy object with or as if with a large specialized machine;
e.g. They decided to crane the wooden beams to the other side of the construction site.
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