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Crane
01
grue
a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide
Exemples
The sandhill crane migrated across the valley.
Cranes are known for their graceful dancing displays.
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grue
a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects
Exemples
The construction site buzzed with activity as the crane lifted steel beams into place for the new skyscraper.
Le chantier grouillait d'activité alors que la grue soulevait des poutres en acier en place pour le nouveau gratte-ciel.
A massive crane loomed over the shipyard, hoisting cargo containers onto waiting vessels.
Une grue massive dominait le chantier naval, soulevant des conteneurs de marchandises sur les navires en attente.
03
a small southern-hemisphere constellation located near Phoenix
Exemples
The astronomer located Crane near the constellation Phoenix.
Crane is faint but can be seen under dark skies.
to crane
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to stretch or extend the neck forward or upward to see more clearly
Exemples
She craned her neck to see over the crowd.
He craned forward to catch a glimpse of the stage.
