A proper noun "crane" represents various locations including a river in greater london, a town in indiana, missouri, and oregon, a city in texas, and an unincorporated community in virginia.

Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.

A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.

(nautical) A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.

Alternative form of cran (“measure of herrings”)

(transitive, intransitive) To extend (one's neck).

(transitive) To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

(intransitive) To pull up before a jump.