crane Sentence Examples
- The construction crew used a massive crane to lift the prefabricated building sections.
- The graceful Sandhill cranes glided across the sunset sky, their long necks outstretched.
- I carefully lowered the origami crane down the string, hoping it would catch a breeze.
- The port bustled with activity as container ships were unloaded by enormous cranes.
- The antique shop owner used a small hand crane to maneuver a heavy grandfather clock.
- The plumber used a drain snake with a camera crane to investigate the clogged pipe.
- The children excitedly watched the crane operator scoop sand to build a magnificent sandcastle.
- The tall, slender figure of the blue crane stood motionless at the water's edge, searching for prey.
- The mechanic used a cherry picker, essentially a mobile crane, to reach the malfunctioning streetlight.
- We were captivated by the ballet of the cranes performing their elaborate mating dance.
crane Meaning
crane (n)
United States writer (1871-1900)
United States poet (1899-1932)
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
crane (v)
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
crane (n.)
Any arm which swings about a vertical axis at one end, used for supporting a suspended weight.
The American blue heron (Ardea herodias).
Synonyms & Antonyms of crane
FAQs About the word crane
United States writer (1871-1900), United States poet (1899-1932), a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix, lifts and moves heavy objects;
lift, raise, hoist, up, jack (up), uphold, hike, uplift, heave, boost
push, slip, slip, fall, bear, descend, bear, drop, push, fall
The construction crew used a massive crane to lift the prefabricated building sections.
The graceful Sandhill cranes glided across the sunset sky, their long necks outstretched.
I carefully lowered the origami crane down the string, hoping it would catch a breeze.
The port bustled with activity as container ships were unloaded by enormous cranes.
