No. 8,675 in German
kran
"Kran" in German means "crane" (machine for lifting) or "tap" (water faucet).
In a sentence
Der Kran hebt schwere Lasten auf der Baustelle.
The crane lifts heavy loads at the construction site.
Here, 'Kran' is used to refer to the machine designed for lifting and moving heavy objects.
Ein verletzter Vogel wurde unter dem Kran gefunden.
An injured bird was found under the crane.
In this sentence, 'Kran' again refers to the machine, contextualized within an event involving an injured bird.
Der Junge zeichnete einen Kran mit Buntstiften.
The boy drew a crane with colored pencils.
Here 'Kran' denotes the machine as part of the boy's drawing, showcasing the artistic representation of the term.
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