crane

²crane

verb

cranedcran·ing

Definition of CRANE

transitive verb

1

: to raise or lift by or as if by a crane

2

: to stretch (as the neck) toward an object of attention <craning her neck to get a better view>

intransitive verb

1

: to stretch one's neck toward an object of attention <I craned out of the window of my compartment — Webb Waldron>

2

: hesitate

Examples of CRANE

1. We craned our necks toward the stage.
2. <craned her head to see the roof>

First Known Use of CRANE

1570

Related to CRANE

Synonyms: boost, raise, elevate, heave, heft, heighten, hike, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, take up, up, uphold, uplift, upraise

Antonyms: drop, lower

Related Words: ascend, mount, rise; rear, upend

Near Antonyms: descend, dip, fall, pitch, plunge, slip; bear, depress, press, push; sink, submerge

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