Definition of 'crane'

Noun

1. United States writer (1871-1900)
      Synonyms: Stephen Crane
2. United States poet (1899-1932)
      Synonyms: Hart Crane Harold Hart Crane
3. a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
      Synonyms: Grus
4. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
5. large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world

Verb

1. stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"
      Synonyms: stretch out

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