Der Kran
Example: Der Kran hebt schwere Lasten auf der Baustelle.
Definition
"Der Kran" refers to a large machine used in construction to lift and move heavy loads vertically and horizontally. It is essential on building sites for handling materials that are too heavy or bulky for manual lifting.
Etymology
The word "der Kran" comes from the German language and is related to the Old High German word 'krano,' meaning crane, which originally referred to the bird. The term was adopted for the lifting machine because of the long arm resembling a crane's neck and the way it moves. Did you know? The connection between the bird and the machine highlights how nature often inspires engineering designs.
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"Der Kran" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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