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crane in Dutch

crane in Dutch is kraanvogel, kraan, hijskraan — crane means a large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.

crane in Dutch

kraanvogel
noun
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
kraan
noun
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
hijskraan
noun
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
hijskraan
noun
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
kraan
noun
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
hefkraan
noun
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

What does "crane" mean?

  1. noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
    "A pair of cranes waded through the marsh at dawn."
  2. noun A tall machine used to lift and move heavy objects, especially on construction sites.
    "A crane hoisted the steel beam to the top floor."
  3. verb To stretch out one's neck to see something better.
    "She craned her neck to see over the crowd."
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crane in a sentence

  • A pair of cranes waded through the marsh at dawn.
  • A crane hoisted the steel beam to the top floor.
  • She craned her neck to see over the crowd.
  • He craned forward to catch every word.

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What is "crane" in Dutch?

"crane" in Dutch is kraanvogel, kraan, hijskraan. crane means: A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.

How do you use "crane" in a sentence?

Example: "A pair of cranes waded through the marsh at dawn." In Dutch, "crane" is kraanvogel, kraan, hijskraan.

Are there other ways to say "crane" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "crane": kraanvogel, kraan, hijskraan, hefkraan.

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