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crane

/kreɪn/

crane around

crane up

Translations

cranenoun

cranes

/kreɪn/

grueEngin de levage.

The construction site was bustling with activity as the crane lifted steel beams into place.

Le chantier était en pleine effervescence tandis que la grue hissait les poutres d’acier en place.

grueOiseau.

We watched the crane wade through the shallow waters of the wetland, searching for food.

Nous avons regardé la grue marcher dans les eaux peu profondes de la zone humide à la recherche de nourriture.

Synonyms

craneverb

craned

Past Simple

craned

Past Participle

craning

Gerund

/kreɪn/

tendre le couExpression courante.

She craned her neck to get a better view of the parade.

Elle tendit le cou pour mieux voir le défilé.

Additional translations

gruterEmploi technique, en construction.

Synonyms

craneadjective

/kreɪn/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a crane (machine or bird).

de grueEmploi attributif technique.

The site requires specialized crane operators.

Le chantier nécessite des opérateurs de grue spécialisés.

Definitions

cranenoun

A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam.

The construction site was bustling with activity as the crane lifted steel beams into place.

A tall, long-legged, long-necked bird, typically with white or gray plumage, known for its graceful flight and courtship dances.

We watched the crane wade through the shallow waters of the wetland, searching for food.

craneverb

To stretch out one's neck in order to see something better.

She craned her neck to get a better view of the parade.

To lift or move (something heavy) using a mechanical crane.

The workers craned the engine out of the truck bed.

craneadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a crane or cranes, used before another noun.

The site requires specialized crane operators.