Crane

/kreɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.

The construction site was bustling with activity, as a crane lifted steel beams into place.

A wading bird of the family Gruidae, known for its long legs and neck.

A flock of cranes flew gracefully across the sunset sky.

verb

To stretch the neck in order to see better.

He craned his neck to catch a glimpse of the parade.

To lift with a crane.

They craned the heavy machinery onto the flatbed truck.

From Old English 'cran', related to the Latin 'grus'.

crane one's neck

To stretch one's neck to see something.

crane up

To lift something upwards using a crane.

hoist

To lift or raise something.

bird

A member of the class Aves, characterized by feathers and wings.

wader

A type of bird that wades in water, like cranes.

To crane one's neck

He craned his neck to get a better look at the parade.

Crane game

We played the crane game at the arcade and won a stuffed toy.