crane
nounDefinition of crane
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
: any of a family (Gruidae of the order Gruiformes) of tall wading birds superficially resembling the herons but structurally more nearly related to the rails
2
: any of several herons
3
: an often horizontal projection swinging about a vertical axis: such as
a
: a machine for raising, shifting, and lowering heavy weights by means of a projecting swinging arm or with the hoisting apparatus supported on an overhead track
b
: an iron arm in a fireplace for supporting kettles
c
: a boom for holding a motion-picture or television camera
crane
verb
craned;
craning
Definition of crane (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: to raise or lift by or as if by a crane
2
: to stretch toward an object of attention
craning her neck to get a better view
1
: to stretch one's neck toward an object of attention
I craned out of the window of my compartment— Webb Waldron
2
: hesitate
Crane
biographical name (1)Definition of Crane (Entry 3 of 5)
(Harold) Hart 1899–1932 American poet
Crane
biographical name (2)Definition of Crane (Entry 4 of 5)
Stephen 1871–1900 American writer
Crane
biographical name (3)Definition of Crane (Entry 5 of 5)
Walter 1845–1915 English artist
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