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Definition of craning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
movementthe act of stretching the neck to see better
- His craning made it easier to see the parade.
Adjective
movementstretching or extending like a crane
- The craning branches reached towards the sky.
Origin of craning
Old English, cran (crane) + -ing (action)
Examples of craning in a sentence
His craning over the steering wheel helped him spot the exit sign. The craning necks of the giraffes were visible from afar. Her craning posture indicated she was searching for something.
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- French:le fait de tendre le cou pour mieux voir, s'étendant, ...
- German:Halsrecken, sich streckend, ...
- Italian:lo sporgersi, proteso, ...
- Spanish:estiramiento del cuello, extendido, ...
- Portuguese:ato de esticar o pescoço para ver melhor, esticados, ...
- Chinese:伸长脖子, 伸展的, ...
- Japanese:首を伸ばすこと, クレーンのように伸びる, ...
- Arabic:مَدّ الرَّقَبَة, مُمْتَدّ كَرَافِعَة, ...
- Hebrew:הֲטָיַת צוואר, מִתְמַתֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:вытягивание шеи, тянущийся, ...
- Ukrainian:витягування шиї, вигнутий, ...
- Hindi:अच्छा देखने के लिए गरदन उचकाने की क्रिया, फैलता हुआ, ...
Definition of crane - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
wildlifelarge bird with long legs and neck
- The crane flew gracefully over the marsh.
2.
machinerymachine for lifting heavy objects
- The construction site was filled with the noise of a crane.
3.
fireplaceDated UK iron arm for holding pots over a fireDated UK
- The old kitchen had a crane for cooking.
Verb
1.
liftingtr. lift or lower heavy items using a tall machinetr.
- They craned the piano into the apartment.
2.
observationintr. stretch the neck to see betterintr.
- She craned her neck to see the parade.
Images of crane
large bird with long legs and neck 
machine for lifting heavy objects 
iron arm for holding pots over a fire
Expressions with crane
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stretch the neck to see better
She craned her neck to see the parade.
extend the neck to look at something
He craned his neck to get a glimpse of the stage.
person who operates a crane machine
The crane driver carefully lifted the steel beams.
arcade machine with a claw to grab prizes
The arcade had a new crane game with plush toys.
person who operates a crane in construction
The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.
origami crane made from paper, often symbolizing peace and hope
She folded a paper crane for good luck.
large North American crane known for its loud whooping sound
The whooping crane is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
large bird with long legs and neck, known for its migratory habits
The common crane is often seen migrating across Europe in the autumn.
large bird native to North America and Siberia
The sandhill crane migrates across North America every year.
crane mounted on a road vehicle used to lift heavy loads
The crew used a truck crane to move the steel beams into place.
arcade game machine with a claw to grab prizes
He won a teddy bear from the claw crane.
large bird with a red crown native to East Asia
The red-crowned crane is a symbol of longevity in Japan.
crane mounted on a truck or crawler
The mobile crane lifted the steel beams into place.
bridge crane with hoist on a trolley running along overhead rails
The overhead crane lifted the engine block onto the truck.
large fixed crane with a tall tower for construction
The tower crane lifted heavy beams to the top floor.
camera shot taken from a moving crane
The director used a crane shot for the opening scene.
bird with grey feathers and a golden crown
The grey crowned crane danced gracefully in the wetland.
type of crane with a swinging side arm used to move heavy loads
The factory installed a new jib crane to lift engines onto the assembly line.
large machine on tracks that lifts and moves very heavy things
The contractor brought in a crawler crane to lift the bridge sections.
crane with a bridge-like structure for moving loads
The factory installed a new bridge crane for efficiency.
insect of the family Tipulidae, looks like a large mosquito
A crane fly landed on the window.
large African bird with a crown of stiff golden feathers
The crowned crane danced in the tall grass.
crane on a ship's deck for moving cargo
The deck crane lifted the containers onto the ship.
large machine used to move heavy objects
The dragline crane lifted the steel beams into place.
Origin of crane
Old English, cran (heron)
Examples of crane in a sentence
We spotted a crane nesting in the tall grass. A crane lifted the steel beams into place. The operator skillfully maneuvered the crane. The crane in the hearth was used for the stew. She admired the antique crane in the museum's kitchen exhibit. The workers craned the heavy machinery onto the ship.
They craned the statue into the museum garden. He craned forward to catch a glimpse of the celebrity. The children craned their necks to see the magician's tricks.
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- French:grue, gruter, ...
- German:Kranich, mit dem Kran heben, ...
- Italian:gru, sollevare con gru, ...
- Spanish:grulla, izar, ...
- Portuguese:grou, guindar, ...
- Chinese:鹤, 吊, ...
- Japanese:鶴, クレーンで運ぶ, ...
- Arabic:كَرْكِي, رَفَع بِرَافِعَة, ...
- Hebrew:עָגוּר, לְהָרִים בְּמַנּוֹף, ...
- Russian:журавль, поднимать краном, ...
- Ukrainian:журавель, піднімати, ...
- Hindi:सारस, क्रेन से उठाना, ...
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