Crane Definition

crane
noun
  1. United States writer (1871-1900)
  2. United States poet (1899-1932)
  3. a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
  4. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
  5. large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
verb
  1. stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"

"Crane" in song lyrics

See how crane is used in real songs:

  • "Block was hurt for the points of crane"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle
  • "Yo, get challenges of the brain, images of line versus crane"
    (Abstract Rude f/) Prevail w/ Mad Child — Rifle Association
  • "Now we're forced by our torture crane"
    Atoms Family — Mystic Madness

Usage tips for "crane"

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