Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Crane.
How to pronounce crane:
US
Crane - as a noun
Lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lifting deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
waderwading birdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Crane - as a verb
Stretch (the neck) so as to see better
Example: "The women craned their necks to see the president drive by"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch outExample Sentences
"The construction workers used a crane to lift the heavy beams into place."
"I spotted a graceful crane standing in the shallow water by the lake."
"The operator skillfully maneuvered the crane to transfer the cargo from the ship to the dock."
"My neighbor has a beautiful origami crane displayed on her bookshelf."
"We watched in awe as a flock of cranes flew overhead during their migration."
Word Game Points
Is CRANE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crane is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRANE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is CRANE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crane is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRANE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is CRANE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crane is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRANE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
