What does CRANE mean?

Crane

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

1. a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam or cable (noun)
2. a large, tall, long-legged bird with a long neck and bill (noun)
3. to stretch out ones body or neck in order to see something (verb)
4. to lift or move something heavy with a crane (verb)

Pronunciations:

• US: /kreɪn/
• UK: /kreɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "crane" originated from the Old English word "cran" which means "a crane bird". The noun form of "crane" refers to a machine used for lifting heavy objects, while the bird form refers to a long-legged bird with a long neck and bill. The verb form of "crane" means to stretch out ones body or neck in order to see something or to lift or move something heavy with a crane.

Synonyms:

• Machine: hoist, lift, pulley
• Bird: heron, stork, egret
• Verb: stretch, extend, reach

Related Words:

• Chain
• Crave
• Crate
• Crawl
• Creak

Example Sentences:

• They used a crane to lift the heavy machinery onto the truck.
• The crane bird stood tall in the water, looking for fish.
• The children craned their necks to