crane
/kÉšeÉŞn/
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Simple Meaning
a large machine with a long arm used to lift heavy things, or a tall bird with long legs and neck.
When to Use
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Intermediate â can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
âThey used a crane to lift the air conditioner onto the roof.â
âLook at that crane standing in the water near the lake.â
Learning Path
âśFull Definition
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
Related Words
Synonyms:
hoistderrick
Word Family:
cranescranedcraning