crane
1. crane \'kra-n\ n [ME cran, fr. OE; akin to OHG krano crane, Gk geranos,
L g]rus, Skt jarate it crackles 1: any of a family (Gruidae of the order
Gruiformes) of tall wading birds s uperficially resembling the herons but
structurally more nearly related to the rails 2: any of several herons 3:
a projection often horizontal swinging about a vertical axis : as 3a: a
machine for raising, shifting, and lowering heavy weights by means of a
projecting swinging arm or with the hoisting apparatus supported on an
overhead track 3b: an iron arm in a fireplace for supporting kettles 3c: a
boom for holding a motion-picture or television camera
2. crane vt 1: to raise or lift by or as if by a crane 2: to stretch
forward 1: to stretch one's neck to see better 2: HESITATE