cranes
word · lemma: crane
Definition
Plural of 'crane'. Can mean tall machines for lifting heavy things, or large birds with long legs and necks.
Usage & Nuances
Refers to both machines and birds; meaning is clear from context. For machines, 'tower cranes' are common on building sites. For birds, 'flock of cranes' is often used. Don't confuse with 'crane' as a verb (to stretch one's neck).
Spanish: grúas - grullasPortuguese (BR): guindastes - grousPortuguese (PT): gruas - grouChinese (Simplified): 起重机 - 鹤Chinese (Traditional): 起重機 - 鶴Hindi: क्रेन - सारस (पक्षी)Arabic: الرافعات - طيور الكركيBengali: ক্রেন (যন্ত্র) - সারস (পাখি)Russian: краны (машины) - журавли (птицы)Japanese: クレーン（機械） - ツル（鳥）Vietnamese: cần cẩu (máy) - sếu (chim)Korean: 크레인(기계) - 두루미(새)Turkish: vinçler (makine) - turnalar (kuş)Urdu: کرینیں (مشینیں) - سارس (پرندے)Indonesian: derek (mesin) - burung jenjang (burung)
Example Sentences
The cranes at the harbor move heavy containers.
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We saw several cranes flying over the lake.
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Every spring, thousands of cranes migrate through this valley.
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My son loves playing with toy cranes at home.
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The construction site has two large cranes.
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The city skyline is full of cranes working on new skyscrapers.
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