Egret vs. Crane

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  • Egret

    An egret is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season.

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  • Egret (noun)

    Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.

  • Egret (noun)

    A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament; an aigrette.

  • Egret (noun)

    The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, such as the down of the thistle.

  • Egret (noun)

    The crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis)

  • Crane (noun)

    Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

  • Crane (noun)

    Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.

  • Crane (noun)

    A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

  • Crane (noun)

    An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.

  • Crane (noun)

    A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.

  • Crane (noun)

    A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.

  • Crane (verb)

    To extend (one’s neck).

  • Crane (verb)

    To crane.

  • Crane (verb)

    To pull up before a jump.

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