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"Crane" Definition

noun

A machine for hoisting and moving heavy objects by means of cables attached to a movable boom.
A similar bird, such as a heron.
Any of various devices with a swinging arm, as in a fireplace for suspending a pot.
Any of various large wading birds of the family Gruidae, having a long neck, long legs, and a long bill.
An iron arm in a fireplace for supporting kettles.

verb-intransitive

To be irresolute; hesitate.

verb-transitive

To hoist or move with or as if with a crane.
To strain and stretch (the neck, for example) in order to see better.

biographical name

Walter 1845–1915 Eng. artist.
Stephen 1871–1900 Am. writer.
(Harold) Hart 1899–1932 Am. poet.

verb

To stretch one's neck toward an object of attention .
To stretch (as the neck) toward an object of attention .
To raise or lift by or as if by a crane.

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