overhead crane

English

Noun

overhead crane (plural overhead cranes)

1. A crane used in industry with a steel bridge mounted on a runway at either end, and a hoist which travels along the bridge.
   • 1962 August, “Talking of Trains: New diesel depot at Cardiff”, in Modern Railways, page 88:

     A two-track bay at the northern side will be equipped with an overhead crane for handling locomotive engines, etc.

Related terms

• gantry crane
• travelling crane