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- pronunciation:
- kreIn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A crane is a tall water bird with long legs and a long neck. A crane has long legs so it can walk in the water without getting its body wet. It also has a long neck so it can put its head under water and catch fish and other animals.
In the country of Japan, the crane is a symbol of happiness. Decorations in the shape of cranes are often used at weddings.
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A crane is a big, heavy machine with a tall arm that can move up and down or around in a circle. A crane is used to lift and move heavy things in the air. When people are building a tall building, they need to have a crane.
They're building a big new library near my dad's office, and I can see the cranes and bulldozers from his window.
- similar words:
- lift
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| derivation: |
cranelike (adj.) |
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