Craning: meaning, definitions and examples
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craning
[ หkreษชnษชล ]
body movement
Craning refers to the act of stretching one's neck to see something better or to gain a different perspective. This movement showcases the desire to observe or focus intently on an object or event that may not be easily visible. It often implies curiosity or attentiveness. The term evokes the image of a bird, specifically a crane, which extends its neck to look around. Craning is commonly associated with actions like looking over a crowd, peering around obstacles, or catching a glimpse of something afar.
Synonyms
gazing, leaning, peering, stretching.
Examples of usage
- She was craning her neck to catch a glimpse of the parade.
- The child craned over the edge of the railing to see the fireworks.
- He craned his neck to get a better view of the stage.
- They were craning to see who was entering the building.
Translations
Translations of the word "craning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grua
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kranfahren
๐ฎ๐ฉ crane
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐะฝัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ podnoszenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฌใผใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท levage
๐ช๐ธ elevaciรณn
๐น๐ท vinรง
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุน
๐จ๐ฟ zvedรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zdvรญhanie
๐จ๐ณ ่ตท้
๐ธ๐ฎ dviganje
๐ฎ๐ธ krana
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kranlama
๐ฒ๐ฝ elevaciรณn
Etymology
The word "craning" originates from the Middle English term "crane", which is a combination of the Old English "cran" and the Proto-Germanic "*kranล". The term has its roots in the Danish word "krane" and the German word "Kran", both meaning โcraneโ, referring to the bird known for its long neck and graceful movements. The association with the bird reflects the action of stretching or extending the neck to observe something, much like the bird does when seeking food or looking around. Over time, this term evolved to be used metaphorically in English to describe the physical action of extending oneโs neck in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,563 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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