crane

//kreɪn//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of crane

Noun

craneSingular
cranesPlural
1

A large, tall wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a long bill, typically found near water.

We saw a crane standing gracefully by the lake.

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Noun

craneSingular
cranesPlural
1

A tall machine with a long arm used for lifting and moving heavy objects, especially in construction.

A large crane lifted the steel beams onto the building.

Verb

craneInfinitive
cranePresent tense
cranedPast tense
cranedPast participle
craningPresent participle
cranesThird-person singular
1

To stretch out one's neck in order to see something better.

She craned her neck to see the parade over the crowd.

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