crane
US /kreɪn/
UK /kreɪn/
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derek, kerekan
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.
Lokasi konstruksi memiliki derek besar yang mengangkat balok baja.
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The port uses several large cranes to load and unload cargo from ships.
Pelabuhan menggunakan beberapa derek besar untuk memuat dan membongkar kargo dari kapal.
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bangau, burung bangau
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.
Kami melihat seekor bangau yang indah mengarungi air dangkal.
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The migratory cranes gather in large flocks during autumn.
Bangau migran berkumpul dalam kawanan besar selama musim gugur.
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menjulurkan leher, memanjangkan leher
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.
Dia harus menjulurkan lehernya untuk melihat di atas kerumunan.
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He craned his head forward to catch every word.
Dia menjulurkan kepalanya ke depan untuk menangkap setiap kata.