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crane

/kreɪn/

crane around

crane up

Translations

cranenoun

cranes

/kreɪn/

журавль

The crane is a symbol of longevity in many cultures.

Журавль является символом долголетия во многих культурах.

кран

The construction site was busy with a large crane lifting heavy materials.

На строительной площадке был оживлённый кран, поднимающий тяжёлые материалы.

Additional translations

Synonyms

craneverb

craned

Past Simple

craned

Past Participle

craning

Gerund

/kreɪn/

вытягивать

She craned her neck to see the parade over the crowd.

Она вытянула шею, чтобы увидеть парад через толпу.

Additional translations

Synonyms

craneadjective

/kreɪn/

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

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.