derrick
see also: Derrick
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈdɛɹɪk/
Noun

derrick (plural derricks)

  1. A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
  2. A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.
  3. (obsolete) A hangman.
Translations
  • German: Ladebaum, Lademast, Kranbaum, Kranmast, Montagekran, Ladekran, Derrickkran, Drehkran, Lastkran
  • Russian: кран
Translations Verb

derrick (derricks, present participle derricking; past and past participle derricked)

  1. (transitive) To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.

Derrick
Proper noun
  1. A male given name.



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