~ 1
■ noun a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm.
↘a moving platform supporting a camera.
■ verb
1》 stretch out (one's neck) in order to see something.
2》 move (an object) by means of a ~.
Derivatives
cranage noun
Origin
ME: figuratively from ~ 2 .
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~ 2
■ noun a tall, long-legged, long-necked bird, typically with white or grey plumage and tail plumes. [ Grus grus ( common ~ , Eurasia) and related species, family Gruidae.]
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.