crane

1. n. A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel. Source: opted

2. n. A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck. Source: opted

3. n. 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. Source: opted

4. n. An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire. Source: opted

5. n. A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask. Source: opted

6. n. A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2. Source: opted

7. v. t. To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up. Source: opted

8. v. t. To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully. Source: opted

9. v. i. to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap. Source: opted

10. n. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis Source: wordnet

11. n. large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world Source: wordnet

12. v. stretch (the neck) so as to see better Source: wordnet

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