derrick
see also: Derrick
Pronunciation
Derrick
Proper noun
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see also: Derrick
Pronunciation
- (British) IPA: /ˈdɛɹɪk/
derrick (plural derricks)
- A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
- A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.
- (obsolete) A hangman.
- German: Ladebaum, Lademast, Kranbaum, Kranmast, Montagekran, Ladekran, Derrickkran, Drehkran, Lastkran
- Russian: кран
- German: Bohrturm
- Russian: вы́шка
derrick (derricks, present participle derricking; past and past participle derricked)
- (transitive) To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.
Derrick
Proper noun
- A male given name.
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