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Definition of Crane fly

Crane fly
Crane Crane (kr[=a]n), n. [AS. cran; akin to D. & LG. craan, G. kranich, krahn (this in sense 2), Gr. ge`ranos, L. grus, W. & Armor. garan, OSlav. zerav[i^], Lith. gerve, Icel. trani, Sw. trana, Dan. trane. [root]24. Cf. Geranium.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck. Note: The common European crane is Grus cinerea. The sand-hill crane (G. Mexicana) and the whooping crane (G. Americana) are large American species. The Balearic or crowned crane is Balearica pavonina. The name is sometimes erroneously applied to the herons and cormorants. 2. A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick. 3. An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire. 4. A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask. 5. (Naut.) A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2. Crane fly (Zo["o]l.), a dipterous insect with long legs, of the genus Tipula. Derrick crane. See Derrick. Gigantic crane. (Zo["o]l.) See Adjutant, n., 3. Traveling crane, Traveler crane, Traversing crane (Mach.), a crane mounted on wheels; esp., an overhead crane consisting of a crab or other hoisting apparatus traveling on rails or beams fixed overhead, as in a machine shop or foundry. Water crane, a kind of hydrant with a long swinging spout, for filling locomotive tenders, water carts, etc., with water.

Meaning of Crane fly from wikipedia

- A crane fly is any member of the dipteran superfamily Tipuloidea, which contains the living families Cylindrotomidae, Limoniidae, Pediciidae and Tipulidae...
- Nephrotoma appendiculata, the spotted crane fly, is a species of crane fly. Subspecies include: Nephrotoma appendiculata appendiculata (Pierre, 1919) (Northwestern...
- phantom crane fly, or Eastern North America crane fly, is a species of phantom crane fly in the family Ptychopteridae. The Eastern phantom crane fly is not...
- Ti**** paludosa, known as the European crane fly or the Leatherjacket, is a part of the Ti**** genus that is made up of over 2,000 species throughout...
- described species in Tipulidae, common and widespread throughout the world. A crane fly can be identified as a member of Tipulidae by its maxillary palps, which...
- Ti****ria discolor, the crippled cranefly or crane-fly orchid, is a perennial terrestrial woodland orchid, a member of the family Orchidaceae. It is the...
- Holorusia hespera, the giant western crane fly, is a species of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. It is found in western North America. H. hespera is...
- face, but the crowned cranes of the genus Balearica have vibrantly-coloured wings and golden "crowns" of feathers. Cranes fly with their necks extended...
- Ctenophora ornata is a true crane fly species in the genus Ctenophora. It is found in Europe. Die Fliegen, JW Meigen, 1818 GBIF. "Ctenophora ornata Meigen...
- Holorusia is a genus of true crane fly, including the largest known crane fly species, Holorusia mikado. The larvae are aquatic. Asia & Australasia. H...