How Do You Spell CRANE?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "crane" is spelled using five letters and two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /kreɪn/, with the "a" sound being pronounced as in "day". The "r" sound is a consonant sound, with the tongue tip curled up towards the roof of the mouth. The "n" sound is also a consonant sound, created by touching the tongue against the roof of the mouth. "Crane" refers to a long-legged wading bird known for its grace and beauty.

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CRANE Meaning and Definition

  1. A crane can refer to various meanings depending on the context. In the context of machinery, a crane is a large, tall and powerful device specifically designed to lift, hoist, and transport heavy objects or materials. It typically consists of a vertical mast, an extendable arm or boom, and a hook or other attachment at the end for carrying the load. Cranes are commonly used in construction sites, ports, and warehouses to move and position materials, equipment, or containers with precision and efficiency.

    On the other hand, a crane can also refer to a large, long-legged and long-necked bird belonging to the Gruidae family. These majestic birds are known for their elegance, grace, and distinctive calls. They have long necks, strong beaks, and elongated legs suitable for wading in shallow waters. Cranes are commonly found in wetlands, meadows, and grasslands, and their diet primarily consists of plants, insects, and small vertebrates.

    Additionally, crane can also be a verb and means to stretch out one's body or neck, often in a quest for a better view or to attract attention. The action of craning is commonly observed when people try to see over a crowd or peek around obstacles.

    In summary, a crane can be a mechanical lifting device, a magnificent bird, or an action of stretching out one's neck or body.

  2. A wading-bird having long legs, a long neck, and a long beak; a machine for raising and removing heavy goods; a bent metal tube with a stop for drawing off liquors; a siphon.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CRANE

The word "crane" comes from the Old English "cran" or "cron", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kran", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gerh₂-", meaning "to cry out" or "to shout". This root is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a crane's call. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as German "Kranich" and Dutch "kraanvogel", all referring to the crane bird.

Similar spelling words for CRANE

Plural form of CRANE is CRANES

Conjugate verb Crane

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have craned
you would have craned
he/she/it would have craned
we would have craned
they would have craned
I would have crane
you would have crane
he/she/it would have crane
we would have crane
they would have crane

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been craning
you would have been craning
he/she/it would have been craning
we would have been craning
they would have been craning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would crane
you would crane
he/she/it would crane
we would crane
they would crane

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be craning
you would be craning
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FUTURE

I will crane
you will crane
he/she/it will crane
we will crane
they will crane

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be craning
you will be craning
he/she/it will be craning
we will be craning
they will be craning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have craned
you will have craned
he/she/it will have craned
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been craning
you will have been craning
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we will have been craning
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IMPERATIVE

you crane
we let´s crane

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to crane

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was craning
you were craning
he/she/it was craning
we were craning
they were craning

PAST PARTICIPLE

craned

PAST PERFECT

I had craned
you had craned
he/she/it had craned
we had craned
they had craned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been craning
you had been craning
he/she/it had been craning
we had been craning
they had been craning

PRESENT

I crane
you crane
he/she/it cranes
we crane
they crane

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am craning
you are craning
he/she/it is craning
we are craning
they are craning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

craning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have craned
you have craned
he/she/it has craned
we have craned
they have craned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been craning
you have been craning
he/she/it has been craning
we have been craning
they have been craning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it crane

SIMPLE PAST

I craned
you craned
he/she/it craned
we craned
they craned

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