kraan

Definitions of kraan
  1. noun
    large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world
    synonyms: hijskraan, kraanvogel
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    type of:
    steltloper, steltlopers, waadvogel
    any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
  2. noun
    lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
    synonyms: hijskraan
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    types:
    davit, sloepdavits
    a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat)
  3. noun
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
    synonyms: brandkraan, hydrant
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