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Uncommoncranes
The correct spelling is cranes.
How to pronounce cranes
noun
IPA: /kɹeɪnz/
Say it like: Cra-nes
The correct spelling is cranes. Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
- 2.Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.
- 3.A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
- 4.An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.
- 5.A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.
verb
- 1.To extend (one's neck).
- 2.To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.
- 3.To pull up before a jump.
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