crane

noun
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.

verb
To extend (one's neck).To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.To pull up before a jump.