crane

US /kreɪn/
UK /kreɪn/
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Kran

a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects, typically by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam

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The construction site had a massive crane lifting steel beams.
Die Baustelle hatte einen riesigen Kran, der Stahlträger hob.
The port uses several large cranes to load and unload cargo from ships.
Der Hafen verwendet mehrere große Kräne zum Be- und Entladen von Frachtschiffen.
2.

Kranich

a large, long-legged, long-necked bird with a long bill, typically living in open country near water

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We saw a beautiful crane wading in the shallow water.
Wir sahen einen wunderschönen Kranich im seichten Wasser waten.
The migratory cranes gather in large flocks during autumn.
Die Zugkraniche versammeln sich im Herbst in großen Schwärmen.
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recken, strecken

to stretch out one's neck in order to see something

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She had to crane her neck to see over the crowd.
Sie musste ihren Hals recken, um über die Menge zu sehen.
He craned his head forward to catch every word.
Er reckte den Kopf vor, um jedes Wort aufzufangen.