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craned

  • past participle of crane.
  • past tense form of crane.

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A swarm of tourists craned their necks to see the instalment of the cross's upper arm, visible amid the scaffolding and workers who put finishing touches from their harnesses.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

Tugging at kite strings in the field are a group of children, their necks craned towards the skies.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2025

Simone Biles craned her neck to watch the score flash across the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2024

During the final stretch of the Chicago race, they were leaning over barricades, necks craned, looking for their husbands flying by at a pace close to 4 minutes and 53 seconds per mile.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2024

Hannie shuffled along a little, and I craned my neck.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler