craned
Extended to see
Craned is the past tense of crane, meaning to stretch out one's neck to see something better.
The gesture mimics the long-necked bird: She craned her neck to see over the crowd, He craned forward to read the fine print.
The word almost always appears with "neck" and suggests effortful looking.
Looked with effort
- gazedLooked steadily at
- staredLooked long and hard
- stretchedPulled to lengthen
- leanedAngled from vertical
rubbernecked · strained · watched · scrutinized · surveyed · observed · eyed · focused
Pulled to lengthen
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
- archedCurved overhead
twisted · angled · tilted · turned · swiveled · jutted · thrust · reached
Raise with tackle
- derrickMovable boom apparatus
- gantryOverhead spanning framework
- jibTriangular sail forward
- boomLoud deep sound
arm · lifted · swung · load · rigging · cable · hook · operator
Toward a higher position
raised · lifted · heavenward · up · heights · rooftops · balcony · window
Eager to learn more
- nosyIntrusively curious
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- rubberneckingStaring at spectacles curiously
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
snooping · interested · fascinated · intrigued · wondering · attentive · alert · watchful
peered
Looked with effort
leaned · rubbernecked · strained · watched · scrutinized · surveyed · observed · eyed · focused · spotted
stretched
Pulled to lengthen
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
arched · twisted · angled · tilted · turned · swiveled · jutted · thrust · reached · leaned
hoist
Raise with tackle
boom · arm · lifted · swung · load · rigging · cable · hook · operator · construction
upward
Toward a higher position
aloft · raised · lifted · heavenward · up · heights · rooftops · balcony · window · railing
inquisitive
Eager to learn more
- nosyIntrusively curious
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- rubberneckingStaring at spectacles curiously
prying · snooping · interested · fascinated · intrigued · wondering · attentive · alert · watchful · expectant
cranedaverted
Prevented from occurring
looked away · turned away · glanced away · withdrew · ignored
- crane gamePrize-grabbing arcade machine
- whooping craneEndangered migratory wetland bird
- paper craneFolded bird figure
- crane your neck
- claw craneCoin-operated prize grabber
- origami craneFolded paper bird