noun

crane

Translation

crane, to crane

A large crane lifted the steel beams.

The crane is a symbol of longevity in Japan.

He had to crane his neck to see the stage.

((a/the)) crane a large machine or a bird A crane lifted the heavy container.

((to)) crane ((one's neck)) to stretch one's neck to see something He craned his neck to see over the crowd.

Noun (machine): hoist, derrick; Noun (bird): heron, stork

From Old English 'cran', related to the bird's cry. The machine is named for its resemblance to the bird's long neck.

Imagine a large bird (a crane) operating a construction crane with its long neck.