kraan — meaning in English

English meaning

• crane noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
• faucet noun (chiefly US) A fitting that controls the flow of water from a pipe; called a "tap" in British English.
• tap noun A fitting on a pipe or container that controls the flow of a liquid or gas.

Senses

kraan is used for these senses in English:

• crane Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
• crane A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
• tap A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.
• water tap A spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.

crane — full definition

1. noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
2. noun A tall machine used to lift and move heavy objects, especially on construction sites.
3. verb To stretch out one's neck to see something better.

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