crane game
A "crane game" is a popular arcade attraction where players attempt to grab prizes using a joystick-controlled claw.
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Definition
B1Arcade
(informal)An arcade game where players use a joystick to control a claw that tries to pick up prizes from a glass cabinet.
Example
- He spent all his quarters trying to win a stuffed animal from the crane game.
- The crane game at the arcade always attracts a crowd of hopeful players.
B2Entertainment
(informal)The activity of playing a machine with a claw mechanism to grab and retrieve items.
Example
- She enjoys the thrill of the crane game, even if she rarely wins anything.
- Playing the crane game requires a lot of patience and skill.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crane game":
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