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2. 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.

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

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

5. (Naut.) A forked post or
projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in
pairs. See Crotch, 2.

Crane fly (Zoöl.), a
dipterous insect with long legs, of the genus Tipula.
-- Derrick crane. See Derrick.
-- Gigantic crane. (Zoöl.) See
Adjutant, n.


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