crane crane /ˈkreɪn/

noun

1. Large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world  ( crane )
   large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
    The crane is a large, elegant bird that is often used as a symbol of peace and prosperity
   The crane is a large, elegant bird that is often used as a symbol of peace and prosperity
   
   
2. Lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis  ( crane )
   lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
    The crane is used to lift heavy loads and building materials to the upper floors of the building
   The crane is used to lift heavy loads and building materials to the upper floors of the building
   
   

verb

1. () Stretch (the neck) so as to see better  ( stretch out , crane )
   stretch (the neck) so as to see better
    The women craned their necks to see the President drive by
   The women craned their necks to see the President drive by
   

 Crane

noun

1. A small constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Phoenix  ( Crane , Grus )
   a small constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Phoenix
   
   
2. United States poet (1899-1932)  ( Crane , Harold Hart Crane , Hart Crane )
   United States poet (1899-1932)
   
3. United States writer (1871-1900)  ( Crane , Stephen Crane )
   United States writer (1871-1900)