Homonyms - Crane (As a Noun and Verb)

1.    (noun) – a machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects

Ø      We’ll need a crane to lift the containers off of the ship.

2.    (noun) – a bird

Ø      Little Tim was so fascinated by the cranes that he saw at the zoo  yesterday.

3.    (verb) – to stretch in order to look at something or someone.

Ø      Gary was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the company  proposal.

Ø      Sally craned forward from her apartment window to see the  procession.