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Goliath crane
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noun
a gantry crane for heavy work, as in steel mills.
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Origin of Goliath crane
First recorded in 1890–95; after Goliath
Words nearby Goliath crane
goliard, goliardery, Goliath, Goliathan, goliath beetle, Goliath crane, goliath frog, go light on, golilla, golliwog, golliwogg
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