Synonyms for

Cranes

Verb / kreɪnz / Another word for cranes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cranes are large, tall birds with long necks and legs.

Synonyms & similar words

hartcrane haroldhartcrane stretchout grus crane stephencrane herons egrets storks ibises flamingos pelicans seagulls swans geese ducks penguins turkeys chickens pheasants quails partridges ostriches emus kiwis rheas

Synonyms by register

Formal

hoists lifts elevators

Informal

derricks lifters

Literary

sky-hooks iron birds

Antonyms

lowering shortening compressing reducing diminishing

Common collocations

  • tower crane
  • construction crane
  • mobile crane
  • gantry crane
  • overhead crane
  • lifting cranes
  • operating cranes

Word family

noun crane
verb crane

Usage note

The word 'cranes' can refer to both the large machines used for lifting and the long-legged birds. Context is crucial for disambiguation.

Example sentences

  1. The cranes were migrating to warmer climates.
  2. We saw cranes at the zoo.
  3. The construction workers used cranes to lift heavy equipment.
  4. Cranes are a common sight in wetlands and marshes.
  5. The sandhill crane is the most common species of crane in North America.

Quotes

  • If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down. -Toni Morrison
  • Be like a crane, standing in the water and waiting patiently for your fish. -Proverb
  • The crane on the top of the mountain does not change its place because of the fish in the pond. -Zen Proverb

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