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derrick

/ˈdɛrɪk/

derricksubstantiv

derricks

Pl.

/ˈdɛrɪk/

Übersetzungen

The oil rig was equipped with a large derrick for drilling.

Нефтяная вышка была оснащена большим дерриком для бурения.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

буровая вышка

подъёмный кран

Definitionen

A framework or tower that supports a drill over a deep hole.

The oil company erected a derrick to begin drilling for oil in the desert.

A type of crane with a movable pivoted arm for lifting heavy weights, especially on ships.

The shipyard used a derrick to lift the heavy cargo onto the deck of the vessel.

A gallows or framework for execution by hanging (historical).

In the 17th century the criminal was taken to the derrick on Tyburn Hill.

Synonyme

derrickverb

derricked

Präteritum

derricked

Partizip Perfekt

derricking

Gerundium

/ˈdɛr.ɪk/

Definitionen

To hoist, lift, or move (something) by means of a derrick.

The workers derricked the engine parts onto the platform.

derrickadjektiv

Attributive use: ‘derrick boom’, ‘derrick rope’, etc.

Definitionen

Relating to, using, or intended for a derrick.

The rig was equipped with new derrick cables.