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Meaning crane meaning

What does crane mean?
Definitions in simple English

crane Noun

— A crane is a kind of bird that has a long neck and legs. On our trip to China, we saw a beautiful crane catching fish in the river. — A crane is a kind of machine that is used for lifting very heavy things for construction or industrial purposes. The crane lifted up a metal bar to build the house.

crane Verb

— If you crane, you extend your neck. He craned his neck to take a closer look.

crane

— verb stretch (the neck) so as to see better The women craned their necks to see the President drive by — noun large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world — noun lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis

Crane

— noun United States poet (1899-1932) — noun United States writer (1871-1900) — noun (= Grus) a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix

Synonyms crane synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as crane?

crane English » English

heron derrick hoist egret stretch out stork jack stretch lift great blue heron davit bird whooper transporter tow truck thief tense tackle suspended ceiling strain sprawl sling van sling siphon reach out reach raise one’s head up pulley ology mechanical lifting machine lifter hoisting machine hoisting engine hoisting apparatus hoister hesitate gull extend erector elevator distend derrick truck crested crane truck crab common crane cock Sārasa bird Grus

Crane English » English

Grus Stephen Crane Hart Crane Harold Hart Crane

Topics crane topics

What do people use crane to talk about?
Universe, creation Animal Types of animals

Bird
Physical actions Posture

Move a part of the body
Physical actions Move something Move something in a direction

Lift
Person Sense, perceive See

Look

Conjugation crane conjugation

How do you conjugate crane?

crane · verb

Examples crane examples

How do I use crane in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Tom folded an origami crane.
The crane was standing on one leg.
It was the last crane she ever made.
Will you make me a paper crane?
The crane, unlike the dog, has never dreamed of flying.
We hired a crane to lift the new air conditioner and place it on the roof.
A crane raises heavy construction materials.
Did you know that the crane is a migratory bird and that it can lift up to one hundred kilograms?
Tom folded the napkin into a crane.
Tom folded the piece of paper into a crane.
Ask Jacob, the crane operator.
Sadako looked at the golden paper crane that her best friend Chizuko had made for her.
Of course, a license is needed to operate a crane.
Teach me how to fold a paper crane. I forgot how to fold it.
I can operate a crane.
Tom can operate a crane.
She can operate a crane.
A crane is a big, beautiful bird.
Tom is a crane operator.

Movie subtitles

I'm standing on a crane in the biggest shipyard in China.
It's just not convenient today, Nurse Crane.
Nurse Crane needs fresh gas and air and an extra pair of hands at Mrs Antoine's.
Do you have your car keys with you, Nurse Crane?
Take a seat, Nurse Crane, I'll see if we can get you a cup of tea.
Could you arrange for Nurse Crane to provide a sample of urine?
Nurse Crane.
Were you self-taught, Nurse Crane?
Nurse Crane assures me she's never made a claim in almost 30 years of driving and no-one has ever made a claim against her.
And it's still possible that Nurse Crane may face charges of reckless driving or driving without due care and attention.
I don't want Nurse Crane charged.
Do you mind if I join you, Nurse Crane?
There you go, Nurse Crane.
Nurse Crane, your patient awaits.
I'm the crane.
Friend of Inspector Crane's, huh?
Lane. Crane.
In its nest the black-neck crane is shy and suspicious, but here it flounces impartially in between the peasants, as if being aware of its own sanctity.
That's all, miss crane. Defense: I call Major Beach.
Miss Crane. How did the 3 of you spend the evening?
Miss Crane, you're very convincing.
Well, I don't know, mr. Crane.
They've done everything they can till the crane comes.
Go to the crane and use the hook to stop the undercarriage.
The crane is falling.
Fits right in with the toy crane and the water in the miniature fountain.
Bring up the crane.
Crane.
And I also feel that, for her own sake, Nurse Crane should stand down from duties until - the situation is resolved.

News and current affairs

A giant crane strained to lift a 12-foot-high slab, yanking it back and forth like some dinosaur gnawing its prey.

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