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cranes

/kɹeɪnz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"As we drove through the wetlands, we saw a flock of cranes taking flight, their long necks stretched out gracefully. "

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Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.

Examples :

"We saw two cranes standing in the shallow water, patiently waiting for fish. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"Cranes lifted the heavy steel beams to build the new skyscraper. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"My grandmother still uses cranes in her old fireplace to hold her cooking pots over the flames. "

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

Examples :

"The vintner used cranes to carefully extract the wine from the large oak barrels. "

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

Examples :

"The old sailboat had cranes on its mast to hold the extra sails when they weren't in use. "

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verb

To extend (one's neck).

Examples :

"The little girl cranes her neck to see the parade passing by. "

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

Examples :

"The construction crew cranes heavy steel beams into place on the new building. "

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verb

To pull up before a jump.

Examples :

"The gymnast cranes her neck before each backflip to focus and ensure a proper launch. "

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noun

Examples :

"Head injuries can cause serious damage to the cranes, which protect the brain. "

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