Meaning & use
Craning
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Stretching one's neck to see something better, especially over or around an obstacle.
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Fans were craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the parade float.
She kept craning toward the window every time a car pulled into the driveway.
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Named after the long-necked bird, the crane, whose posture inspired the verb.
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