Crane /kɹeɪn/

The meaning and definition of Crane, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.

verb

To extend (one's neck).
To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

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