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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.

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.

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.

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