crane

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But up there where my neck craned to see, above the crazy roofs and crooked chimneys, was a square of pale pearl sky.

From Literature

The council previously said crews were working around the clock but timescales were weather-dependent as cranes cannot be used in high winds.

From BBC

Torak craned his neck at the ice cliffs towering over them.

From Literature

“The two silvery cranes sparkle against the clouds. So many shades of blue and gray, it almost seems painted! Her skill is most extraordinary.”

From Literature

She cranes her neck a few times looking for Theo, the person who sent her on this errand to begin with, before finally appearing to give up, settling back into her chair.

From Literature