A vertical cylindrical machine that revolves on a spindle, used to apply force to ropes, cables, etc. It is typically surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for levers used to turn it.
A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.
An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.
Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.
A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
To pull up before a jump.
To extend (one's neck).
To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.