noun🔗ShareGrullaAny 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. "Una grácil grulla se paró en la orilla del estanque, con su largo cuello estirado hacia el cielo.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarza azulArdea 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. "Vimos una garza azul, de pie pacientemente junto a la orilla del lago, esperando para atrapar un pez.birdanimalnatureorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrúaA 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. "La grúa levantó las pesadas vigas para la nueva ampliación de la escuela.machinedevicebuildingindustrytechnologyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrúaAn 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. "La tetera colgaba segura de la grúa en la vieja chimenea, lista para calentar el agua para el té.utensilmachinearchitecturebuildingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrifo, sifónA 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. "El camarero usó un grifo para extraer cuidadosamente el vino de la barrica grande.utilitydeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrúaA 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. "Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron dos grúas para levantar las pesadas vigas para el nuevo techo de la escuela.nauticalsailingmachinetechnologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExtender, estirarTo extend (one's neck)."The student craned his neck to see the teacher's notes on the board. "El estudiante extendió el cuello para ver las notas del profesor en la pizarra.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar, bajarTo 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. "Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron una grúa para levantar las vigas pesadas para el nuevo edificio escolar.machinetechnologybuildingactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstirarse, extenderseTo pull up before a jump."The young gymnast learned to crane before attempting a back handspring on the beam. "La joven gimnasta aprendió a estirarse antes de intentar un back handspring en la barra de equilibrio.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCráneoThe cranium."After the bike accident, the doctor ordered an X-ray of his cranium to check for any fractures. "Después del accidente de bicicleta, el médico ordenó una radiografía de su cráneo para verificar si había fracturas.anatomybodyorganphysiologymedicinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
