nostokurki — meaning in English

English meaning

• crane noun A large wading bird with long legs and a long neck.
• derrick noun A tall framework used to lift and move heavy objects, or to support drilling equipment.

Senses

nostokurki 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.
• derrick A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.

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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