crane in German
crane in German is Kranich, Kran, den Hals recken — crane means a large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
crane in German
Kranich
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
Kran
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
Kran
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
Kranich
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
den Hals recken
(ambitransitive) To extend (one's neck).
What does "crane" mean?
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noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
"A pair of cranes waded through the marsh at dawn."
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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."
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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 German?
"crane" in German is Kranich, Kran, den Hals recken. 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 German, "crane" is Kranich, Kran, den Hals recken.
Are there other ways to say "crane" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "crane": Kranich, Kran, den Hals recken.
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