noun🔗ShareKranichAny bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight."A graceful crane stood on the edge of the pond, its long neck stretching towards the sky. "Ein anmutiger Kranich stand am Rande des Teichs, sein langer Hals reckte sich in den Himmel.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGraureiherArdea herodias, the great blue heron."We spotted a crane, the great blue heron, standing patiently by the edge of the lake, waiting to catch a fish. "Wir entdeckten einen Graureiher, den Graureiher, der geduldig am Ufer des Sees stand und darauf wartete, einen Fisch zu fangen.birdanimalnatureorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKranA mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes."The crane lifted the heavy beams into place for the new school addition. "Der Kran hob die schweren Balken für den neuen Schulanbau an ihren Platz.machinedevicebuildingindustrytechnologyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKranAn iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire."The kettle hung safely from the crane in the old fireplace, ready to heat the water for tea. "Der Kessel hing sicher an dem Kran im alten Kamin, bereit, das Wasser für Tee zu erhitzen.utensilmachinearchitecturebuildingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZapfhahn, AusgießerA siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask."The bartender used a crane to carefully draw the wine from the large cask. "Der Barkeeper benutzte einen Zapfhahn, um den Wein vorsichtig aus dem großen Fass zu ziehen.utilitydeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKranA forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs."The construction workers used two cranes to lift the heavy beams for the new school roof. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten zwei Kräne, um die schweren Balken für das neue Schuldach anzuheben.nauticalsailingmachinetechnologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStrecken, reckenTo extend (one's neck)."The student craned his neck to see the teacher's notes on the board. "Der Schüler reckte seinen Hals, um die Notizen des Lehrers an der Tafel zu sehen.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeben, senkenTo raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane."The construction workers used a crane to lift the heavy beams for the new school building. "Die Bauarbeiter benutzten einen Kran, um die schweren Balken für das neue Schulgebäude zu heben.machinetechnologybuildingactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich strecken, den Hals reckenTo pull up before a jump."The young gymnast learned to crane before attempting a back handspring on the beam. "Der junge Turner lernte, sich zu strecken, bevor er einen Rückwärtssalto auf dem Schwebebalken versuchte.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchädelThe cranium."After the bike accident, the doctor ordered an X-ray of his cranium to check for any fractures. "Nach dem Fahrradunfall ordnete der Arzt ein Röntgenbild seines Schädels an, um nach Brüchen zu suchen.anatomybodyorganphysiologymedicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
