Definitions for crane
kreɪncrane

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crane, Stephen Cranenoun

   United States writer (1871-1900)

2. Crane, Hart Crane, Harold Hart Cranenoun

   United States poet (1899-1932)

3. Grus, Cranenoun

   a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix

4. cranenoun

   lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis

5. craneverb

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

6. crane, stretch outverb

   stretch (the neck) so as to see better

   "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cranenoun

   A large bird of the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae having long legs and a long neck which it extends when flying.

2. cranenoun

   A mechanical lifting device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

3. craneverb

   To extend (one's neck).

4. craneverb

   To raise or lower with a crane.

5. Etymology: Old English cran, from kran-, from gerh₂-.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CRANEnoun

   Etymology: cran, Sax. kraen, Dutch.

   1. A bird with a long beak.

   Like a crane, or a swallow, so did I chatter. Is. xlviii. 14.

   That small infantry warr’d on by cranes. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   2. An instrument made with ropes, pullies, and hooks, by which great weights are raised.

   In case the mould about it be so ponderous as not to be removed by any ordinary force, you may then raise it with a crane. John Mortimer, Art of Husbandry.

   Then commerce brought into the publick walk
   The busy merchant, the big warehouse built,
   Rais’d the strong crane. James Thomson, Autumn.

   3. A siphon; a crooked pipe for drawing liquors out of a cask.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cranenoun

   a measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel

2. Cranenoun

   a wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck

3. Cranenoun

   a machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick

4. Cranenoun

   an iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire

5. Cranenoun

   a siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask

6. Cranenoun

   a forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2

7. Craneverb

   to cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up

8. Craneverb

   to stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully

9. Craneverb

   to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap

10. Etymology: [Scot., fr. Gael. crann.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crane

   Cranes are a clade of large, long-legged and long-necked birds in the group Gruiformes. There are fifteen species of crane in four genera. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Cranes live on all continents except Antarctica and South America. Most species of cranes are at the least classified as threatened, if not critically endangered, within their range. The plight of the Whooping Cranes of North America inspired some of the first US legislation to protect endangered species. They are opportunistic feeders that change their diet according to the season and their own nutrient requirements. They eat a range of items from suitably sized small rodents, fish, amphibians, and insects, to grain, berries, and plants. Cranes construct platform nests in shallow water, and typically lay two eggs at a time. Both parents help to rear the young, which remain with them until the next breeding season. Some species and populations of cranes migrate over long distances; others do not migrate at all. Cranes are solitary during the breeding season, occurring in pairs, but during the non-breeding season they are gregarious, forming large flocks where their numbers are sufficient.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crane

   krān, n. a large wading bird, with long legs, neck, and bill: a bent pipe for drawing liquor out of a cask: a machine for raising heavy weights—both named from their likeness to the bird.—v.t. to raise with a crane.—v.i. to stretch out the neck: to pull up before a jump.—ns. Cran′age, the use of a crane: the price paid for the use of it; Crane′-fly, a genus of dipterous insects, nearly allied to the gnats, with very long legs.—adj. Crane′-necked.—n. Crane's′-bill, the Geranium, from a lengthened appendage of the seed-vessel. [A.S. cran; Ger. kranich, W. garan.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crane

   A machine for raising and lowering great weights, by which timber and stores are hoisted upon wharfs, &c. Also, a kind of catapult for casting stones in ancient warfare. Also, pieces of iron, or timber at a vessel's sides, used to stow boats or spars upon. Also, as many fresh or green unsalted herrings as would fill a barrel.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. crane

   A type of industrial machinery created and designed in various colors, materials, mechanisms, sizes and shapes to lift and move various things.

   A crane is used in various places e.g. shipyard, building site, construction, dockyards etc. and have different designs and mechanisms.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 17, 2015  

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CRANE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Crane is ranked #916 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Crane surname appeared 37,870 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 13 would have the surname Crane.
   
   90.1% or 34,125 total occurrences were White.
   4.2% or 1,613 total occurrences were Black.
   2.6% or 988 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.7% or 674 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.6% or 235 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.6% or 235 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Constellation
   • Lifting Device
   • Poet
   • Writer

Anagrams for crane »

1. caner

2. Caren

3. nacre

4. rance

5. crena

How to pronounce crane?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say crane in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of crane in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of crane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of crane in a Sentence

1. Nicholi White:

   When the crane hit the ground, I heard a loud bang, it sounded like a bomb, one of the loudest sounds I heard in my life.

2. Ryan Seidemann:

   When I was out in this community cemetery, I was up to my knees in muck, so finding the purchase for a crane or some other kind of [ machinery ] to get a hold and be able to lift these these heavy weights is going to be a challenge.

3. Isaiah Allen:

   I saw that the crane had actually fell straight through the building and had destroyed a good eight to 10 apartments and so theres like floors and stuff falling through.

4. Nick Shumlanski:

   It was a disaster, we had a crane lifting the bus.

5. Pennsylvania Turnpike:

   Borrowing a crane from PennDOT, both goats were rescued and safely returned to their home.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crane
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crane
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=crane
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crane
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=crane
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=crane
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=crane
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html