![]() so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. ( n.) A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. ( n.) A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck.ģ. ( n.) A measure for fresh herrings, - as many as will fill a barrel.Ģ. ![]() Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary1. ![]()
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