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Definitions of: craneDefinition: A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel.Definition: A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck. Definition: Any arm which swings about a vertical axis at one end, used for supporting a suspended weight. Definition: A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick. Definition: An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire. Definition: A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask. Definition: A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2. Definition: The American blue heron (Ardea herodias). Definition: to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap. |
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