Definition of derrick - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
machineryTECH. device for lifting and moving large objectsTECH.
- The construction site used a derrick to move steel beams.
2.
mining frameworkTECH. framework over a mine or oil well for boringTECH.
- The derrick stood tall over the oil well.
3.
hangmanDated UK executioner responsible for hanging convictsDated UK
- In history, a derrick was feared by many.
Verb
1.
machineTECH. hoist using a tall crane-like lifting deviceTECH.
- They derricked the heavy machinery onto the platform.
2.
constructionTECH. assemble or take down a tall lifting frame for heavy loadsTECH.
- They had to derrick the equipment carefully for the project..
3.
sportsTECH. US remove a pitcher in baseballTECH. US
- The coach derricked the pitcher after the third inning.
Images of derrick
device for lifting and moving large objects 
framework over a mine or oil well for boring
Origin of derrick
Dutch, derrik (gallows)
Terms with derrick included in their meaning
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involving the use of a derrick
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related to or resembling a derrick
Examples of derrick in a sentence
They installed a derrick to handle the heavy cargo. Workers assembled the derrick at the new drilling site. The old derrick was dismantled after the well dried up. The derrick carried out his duties with precision. Legends spoke of the derrick's grim work. Workers derricked the cargo onto the ship.
They derricked the beams into place for construction. The team had to derrick the crane before the storm. Workers derricked the old structure efficiently. After a poor performance, they derricked him quickly. The manager decided to derrick the struggling player.
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- French:derrick, hisser, ...
- German:Derrickkran, hieven, ...
- Italian:gru, sollevare, ...
- Spanish:grúa, izar, ...
- Portuguese:grua, erguer, ...
- Chinese:起重机, 吊, ...
- Japanese:デリック, デリックで持ち上げる, ...
- Arabic:رَافِعَة, رَفَعَ بواسطة رافِعَة, ...
- Hebrew:מָנוֹף, לְהָרִים בְּמָנוֹף, ...
- Russian:деррик, поднимать, ...
- Ukrainian:кран, піднімати, ...
- Hindi:डेरिक, उठाना, ...
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