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crane Synonyms
Another word for crane
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• noun (Context 1)
A tall machine equipped with cables, pulleys, and a projecting arm, used to lift, lower, and move heavy construction materials or cargo.
Usage Example
"A massive tower derrick was erected downtown to hoist steel beams for the new skyscraper."
Strongest
derrick
Strong
hoist
Weak
winch
• noun (Context 2)
A large, tall bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by its long legs, long neck, and a heavy bill, often found wading in wetlands.
Usage Example
"The elegant white heron took flight over the marsh as the sun began to set."
Strong
heron
egret
• verb (Context 3)
To stretch out one's neck or body in order to see something more clearly.
Usage Example
"She craned her neck to catch a glimpse of the parade moving over the heads of the crowded street."
Strong
stretch
extend
elongate
Opposites of crane
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of crane varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
retract
withdraw
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crane. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crane