crane
//kreɪn//
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.
Synonym
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.