Crane (Verb)
Meaning
Stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The concert attendees craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the famous musician.
- Crowds craned their necks to see the massive New Year's Eve fireworks display.
- A group of excited children craned their necks to watch the balloon being inflated.
- Spectators in the overflow section craned their necks to see the wedding ceremony.
- Curious bystanders began to crane their necks as an argument between the two began to escalate.