1. crane - Noun
2. crane - Verb
3. Crane - Proper noun
A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel.
A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck.
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.
An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire.
A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2.
To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up.
To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.
to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOn motionless wing they emerge from the lifting mists, sweep a final arc of sky, and settle in clangorous descending spirals to their feeding grounds. A new day has begun on the crane marsh. Aldo Leopold
The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability. Chanakya
A falcon who chases a warlike crane can only hope for a life of pain. Gabriel García Márquez
A titmouse in the hand is better than a crane in the sky. Russian Proverb
The crane was killed by the fishhook. Vietnamese Proverb
What's all the fuss?" said the crane after the eel had slipped away. "I never liked fish anyway. African Proverb