A bird that's used for lifting? (5)
I believe the answer is:
crane
'a bird' is the definition.
(I know that crane is a type of wader)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for crane that I've seen before include "Wading bird - lifting apparatus" , "Lifting device; stretch (neck)" , "Tall wading bird can lift heavy loads" , "Long-necked wading bird and lifting machine" , "Lifting structure" .)