Leggy wader Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Leggy wader crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on August 20 2024 LA Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Leggy wader has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | CRANE | Leggy wader | LA Times |
Definition
| • | A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel. |
| • | A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck. |
| • | A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick. |
| • | An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire. |
| • | A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask. |
| • | A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2. |
| • | To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; -- with up. |
| • | To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully. |
| • | to reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- LA Times: Aug 20, 2024
- Newsday: Sep 8, 2023
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