noun Download 🔗Share 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. " animal bird nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " bird animal nature organism biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " machine device building industry technology architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " utensil machine architecture building device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " utility device utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical sailing machine technology structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To extend (one's neck). Examples : "The student craned his neck to see the teacher's notes on the board. " body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " machine technology building action industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pull up before a jump. Examples : "The young gymnast learned to crane before attempting a back handspring on the beam. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The cranium. Examples : "After the bike accident, the doctor ordered an X-ray of his cranium to check for any fractures. " anatomy body organ physiology medicine part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading