crane


Definition: Meaning of, crane in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kreɪn /

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crane cranes
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  1. a large tall machine used by builders for lifting heavy things [↪  hoist]
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  2. a tall water bird with very long legs
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
crane craned craned
Present Participle Third Person Singular
craning cranes
[intransitive,transitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. to look around or over something by stretching or leaning
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Crane


Definition: Meaning of, Crane in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kreɪn /

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  1. a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
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  2. 1871-1900 united States writer
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  3. 1899-1932 united States poet
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Crane used in phrases

  • Crane, Ichabod
    1. the main character in the story The LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington IRVING. He is chased by the HEADLESS HORSEMAN.
  • Harold Hart Crane (noun)
    1. 1899-1932 united States poet
  • Hart Crane (noun)
    1. 1899-1932 united States poet
  • Ichabod Crane
  • Stephen Crane (noun)
    1. 1871-1900 united States writer
  • crane fly (noun)
    1. British English a flying insect with long legs [=  daddy longlegs]
  • whooping crane (noun)
    1. rare North American crane having black-and-white plumage and a trumpeting call
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