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A bird that's used for lifting? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crane

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'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.

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(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" .)

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