Clues for the word "CRANE"

We've had 185 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 456 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily American crossword on July 19, 2026.

Definition of crane

n. - A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel.
n. - A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck.
n. - A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick.
n. - An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire.
n. - A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.
n. - A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2.
v. t. - To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up.
v. t. - To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.
v. i. - to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap.