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crane
Noun
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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.
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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
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If you crane, you extend your neck.
He craned his neck to take a closer look.
foot
Noun
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The lowest part of the leg, below the ankle; the part of the body used to stand on.
He hurt his foot playing football.
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The bottom or base of something.
We meet at the foot of the hill.
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A length of 12 inches; three feet is almost one meter. The foot is used mostly in the United States, but was common in Europe a long time ago.
There are about 30 centimeters in one foot.
My friend is six feet tall.
foot
Verb
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To walk or go on foot.
He foots it to work every day.
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To pay (a bill).