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/kɹeɪn/

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noun

Kranich

Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

Examples :

"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.

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Graureiher

Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.

Examples :

"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.

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Kran

A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

Examples :

"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.

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Kran

An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.

Examples :

"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.

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Zapfhahn, Ausgießer

A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.

Examples :

"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.

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Kran

A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Strecken, recken

To extend (one's neck).

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Heben, senken

To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Sich strecken, den Hals recken

To pull up before a jump.

Examples :

"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.

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Schädel

Examples :

"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.

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