crane
Pronunciation:
/kɹeɪn/noun
Definitions
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.
verb
Definitions
To extend (one's neck).
To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.
To pull up before a jump.