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Nematocera :: Nematocera (n. pl.) A suborder of dipterous insects, having long antennae, as the mosquito, gnat, and crane fly; -- called also Nemocera..

Crane :: Crane (v. t.) To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up..

Demoiselle :: Demoiselle (n.) The Numidian crane (Anthropoides virgo); -- so called on account of the grace and symmetry of its form and movements.

Geranine :: Geranine (n.) A liquid terpene, obtained from the crane's-bill (Geranium maculatum), and having a peculiar mulberry odor..

Crane :: Crane (n.) A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. 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.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick..

Otocrane :: Otocrane (n.) The cavity in the skull in which the parts of the internal ear are lodged.

Tipula :: Tipula (n.) Any one of many species of long-legged dipterous insects belonging to Tipula and allied genera. They have long and slender bodies. See Crane fly, under Crane..

Crane''s-bill :: Crane's-bill (n.) A pair of long-beaked forceps.

Limpkin :: Limpkin (n.) Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus Aramus, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One species (A. giganteus) inhabits Florida and the West Indies; the other (A. scolopaceus) is found in South America. Called also courlan, and crying bird..

Crane :: Crane (v. t.) To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully..

Gauntry :: Gauntry (n.) A scaffolding or frame carrying a crane or other structure.

Cranage :: Cranage (n.) The liberty of using a crane, as for loading and unloading vessels..

Cranage :: Cranage (n.) The money or price paid for the use of a crane.

Trolly :: Trolly (n.) A truck from which the load is suspended in some kinds of cranes.

Paludicolae :: Paludicolae (n. pl.) A division of birds, including the cranes, rails, etc..

Crane :: Crane (n.) A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel..

Moulinet :: Moulinet (n.) The drum upon which the rope is wound in a capstan, crane, or the like..

Pontoon :: Pontoon (n.) A low, flat vessel, resembling a barge, furnished with cranes, capstans, and other machinery, used in careening ships, raising weights, drawing piles, etc., chiefly in the Mediterranean; a lighter..

Hydraulic :: Hydraulic (a.) Of or pertaining to hydraulics, or to fluids in motion; conveying, or acting by, water; as, an hydraulic clock, crane, or dock..

Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended..

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