crane

noun
UK: /kreɪn/
US: /kreɪn/

  1. A tall machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects.

    1. The crane lifted the steel beam.
    2. A large crane was used to construct the bridge section over the river.

  2. A type of large bird with long legs and a long neck.

    1. We saw a crane in the field.
    2. The graceful crane waded through the shallow water, searching for food.

Synonyms

hoist jib derrick
crane verb

  1. To stretch out one's neck to see something.

    1. I craned my neck to see better.
    2. She had to crane her neck to get a view of the parade over the crowd.

  2. To lift something with a crane.

    1. They craned the boat into the water.
    2. The construction crew carefully craned the generator onto the roof.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crane" in English means: A tall machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects., A type of large bird with long legs and a long neck..

The phonetic transcription of "crane" is /kreɪn/ in British English and /kreɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crane": hoist, jib, derrick.

Example usage of "crane": "The crane lifted the steel beam.". More examples on the page.