Definitions for the word, crane

(n.) A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2.

(n.) 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.

(n.) A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel.

(n.) A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.

(n.) A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck.

(n.) An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire.

(v. i.) to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap.

(v. t.) To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up.

(v. t.) To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.


32 words found in the Scrabble word, crane



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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