crane

Meanings

• noun

  A large, heavy-duty machine used to lift and move heavy objects, especially in construction.

  - "The crane was used to lift the steel beams into place."
  - "Workers operated the crane to move large boulders for the foundation of the building."

• noun

  A large wading bird with a long neck and legs, often found near water.

  - "The sandhill crane is the tallest North American bird."
  - "Cranes are known for their distinctive call."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /kɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crane
plains , chains , rains

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Variants

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crane , cranes , craned , craning , Crane , Harold Hart Crane , Hart Crane , Stephen Crane , Walter Crane , crane flies , crane fly , crane operator , sandhill crane , sandhill cranes , whooping crane , whooping cranes

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Etymology

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The machine derives its name from the bird due to its long neck and ability to lift heavy loads.

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Trivia

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1. The crane is one of the oldest machines known to man, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. The sandhill crane is the state bird of Nebraska and New Jersey.

3. The crane is the national bird of Japan.

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Related Concepts

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1. hoist: A machine used for lifting heavy objects, similar to a crane.

2. excavator: A heavy construction equipment that moves soil and other materials using a scoop or bucket.

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Culture

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In mythology and folklore, cranes are often symbolic of longevity and rejuvenation due to their ability to renew their feathers.

How to Memorize "crane"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, mechanical arm with a claw at the end, lifting heavy objects.
   - Visualize the bird with its long neck and legs, standing in a marshy area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the machine with heavy construction and lifting.
   - Associate the bird with water and long, graceful neck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - CRANE: Can Reach And Lift EverythinG.
   - BIRD: Big, Intelligent, Red, and Dangerous.

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