Crane v. t. [imp. & p. p. Craned p. pr. & vb. n. Craning.]
1. To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up. [R.]
What engines, what instruments are used in craning up a soul, sunk below the center, to the highest heavens. --Bates.
An upstart craned up to the height he has. --Massinger.
2. To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.
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