crane (Meaning)

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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

Wordnet

crane (v)

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

Webster

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).

crane Sentence Examples

  1. The construction crew used a massive crane to lift the prefabricated building sections.
  2. The graceful Sandhill cranes glided across the sunset sky, their long necks outstretched.
  3. I carefully lowered the origami crane down the string, hoping it would catch a breeze.
  4. The port bustled with activity as container ships were unloaded by enormous cranes.
  5. The antique shop owner used a small hand crane to maneuver a heavy grandfather clock.
  6. The plumber used a drain snake with a camera crane to investigate the clogged pipe.
  7. The children excitedly watched the crane operator scoop sand to build a magnificent sandcastle.
  8. The tall, slender figure of the blue crane stood motionless at the water's edge, searching for prey.
  9. The mechanic used a cherry picker, essentially a mobile crane, to reach the malfunctioning streetlight.
  10. We were captivated by the ballet of the cranes performing their elaborate mating dance.

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;

hoist, raise,lift, boost, jack (up), uplift, heighten,elevate, heave, hike

slip, fall, push, lower, descend, slip,drop, bear, fall, descend

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.