Gratis ordbok - engelska svenska tyska lexikon

Definitioner

Substantiv

1. A large bird of the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae having long legs and a long neck which it extends when flying.
2. A mechanical lifting device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
3. An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.
4. A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.
5. (nautical) A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.

Verb

1. (transitive) To extend (one's neck).
2. (transitive) To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.