crane

noun

large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world

lifts and moves heavy objects

a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix

United States poet (1899-1932)

United States writer (1871-1900)

verb

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

Synonyms for crane

forkliftn derrickn liftern windlassn erector

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