crane

  1. Noun.  A large bird of the order ''Gruiformes'' and the family ''Gruidae'' having long legs and a long neck which it extends when flying.
  2. Noun.  A mechanical lifting device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To extend (one's neck).
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To raise or lower with a crane.

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