crane
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2.5
- noun
- /kreɪn/
:
grulla
- In the beginning, he identifies himself with the cranes, birds that represent history and continuity.
- whooping crane
- sandhill crane
- cranes and geese
But I was standing up on the hill, counting the cranes.
- But I was standing up on the hill, counting the cranes.
- But it's funny, you just said that I'm starting to fall in love with the Curious Crane, the crane, the bird.
- Three of them stalk, thin and angular, great eyed like strange dark herons or cranes.
- But kids are very busy folding cranes.
- She has a paper crane that she made that has been animated and is quite sassy and talks.
- So he comes into our room carrying this big crane toy, which by the way, ELO was battling with him because he want didn't he wanted the crane in his bed to go to sleep.
Examples
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The crane with one pointed attention is looking at the waters as the fishes are swimming inside the waters.
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I have made some spectacular shots here as the cranes take off, heading east into the morning sun.
Academic text (2006) -
But it's funny, you just said that I'm starting to fall in love with the Curious Crane, the crane, the bird.
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A shadow moves over her and two crane legs step into frame.
Fiction book (1995) -
With a short hoe on her shoulder, she looked like a red-crowned crane moving against the green field.
Fiction book (1994) -
You see a National Geographic special showing cranes flying over the Himalayas to get down to the the Indian Ocean.
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The last flock of wild whooping cranes left in existence.
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Thousands of ducks, Canada geese, and sandhill cranes winter at the refuge, the largest flocks in Arizona.
Academic text (2001) -
At sunrise, the elegant crane danced gracefully in the marsh, showcasing its beautiful plumage.
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The wildlife photographer captured stunning images of the majestic crane during its courtship display.
Synonyms
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3.6
A bird with long legs that stands in shallow water to catch fish and insects
Compounds
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9.6
A large rare North American bird with white and black feathers and a loud trumpet call
A long thin fly with very long legs that looks like a large mosquito but does not bite
- Specialized
A machine in a warehouse that lifts and moves pallets under computer control
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crane (the bird) comes from an old German word for this tall, long-necked bird, famous for its slow, elegant steps. That's why a crane today means a large wading bird with a long neck and is often a symbol of 'longevity' and 'grace'.