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WordNet (3.0)
derrick(n) a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
derrick(n) a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Derrick

n. [ Orig., a gallows, from a hangman named Derrick. The name is of Dutch origin; D. Diederik, Dierryk, prop. meaning, chief of the people; cf. AS. peódric, E. Theodoric, G. Dietrich. See Dutch, and Rich. ] 1. A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, and usually pivoted at the base, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, such as stones in building. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Mining) The pyramidal structure or tower over a deep drill hole, such as that of an oil well (also called an oil derrick . [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]


Derrick crane, a combination of the derrick and the crane, having facility for hoisting and also for swinging the load horizontally.
[ 1913 Webster ]

German-English: TU-Chemnitz DING Dictionary
Bohrturm { m }drilling derrick [Add to Longdo]
Ladebaum { m }; Kranbaum { m }derrick [Add to Longdo]

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