a tall metal structure with a long horizontal part, used for lifting and moving heavy objects

The crane lifted the container off the ship. 起重机吊起了船上的集装箱。

a tall bird with long, thin legs and a long neck

to stretch in order to look at something

He craned forward to see the procession. 他伸长脖子看游行队伍。

Mike was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the car. 迈克伸长脖子，想抢先一睹那辆汽车的风采。