A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CRANE

Fri, 5 Jan '24
Towering sight at a site for a tower
Thu, 21 Dec '23
Bird that flies with its neck outstretched
Sun, 20 Aug '23
Heavy lifter?
Sun, 6 Aug '23
World's tallest flying bird
Sat, 25 Jun '22
Provider of a lift
Sun, 28 Mar '21
Origami shape called "orizuru"