Meaning Of The Word Crane fly

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What's The Definition Of Crane fly?

crane fly in American English
any of a family (Tipulidae) of slender, mosquitolike dipterous flies with long legs
noun: any of numerous nonbiting insects constituting the family Tipulidae, inhabiting damp areas and resembling a large mosquito with extremely long legs

crane fly in British English
noun: any dipterous fly of the family Tipulidae, having long legs, slender wings, and a narrow body

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